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bipolar disorder

Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids

Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients more >>

Saphris Approved for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Two severe psychiatric illnesses more >>

U.S. Spending on Mental Health Care Soaring

Rate of increase now outstrips that for heart disease, cancer, data shows more >>

Health Buzz: Complex Genetics Behind Mental Disorders and Other Health News

Dealing with fear of crowds and other anxieties; an economist's view of health reform, medical costs. more >>

FDA Panel Mulls Newer Antipsychotics for Kids

Seroquel, Zyprexa have been linked to certain health risks, experts note more >>

Risperdal Consta Approved for Bipolar Disorder

Long-acting version of antipsychotic more >>

Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk

Mouse study finds those that crave alcohol are more likely to choose quick rewards more >>

Kids' Risks Increase When Parents Are Bipolar

Knowing that mood disorders are more common in offspring may aid in detection, experts say more >>

Common Genes Link Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

Large Swedish study suggests reappraisal of conditions as distinct entities needed more >>

How to Make Sure Those Psych Meds Are Right for Your Child

Parents have more power than they think when a doctor recommends psychiatric treatment. more >>

3 Ways to Be Wise About Psychiatric Drugs for Kids

While a doctor may recommend medication for a child's mood or behavior, the parents are in control. more >>

Health Tip: Managing Bipolar Disorder

Some helpful suggestions more >>

Bipolar Disorder in Children Lingers

Study finds 44% still suffer bouts of mania, depression as young adults more >>

Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder

Study found missing section protected against psychiatric illness more >>

U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans

Cultural differences, regulatory practices may explain difference, researchers say more >>

Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder

Offspring of men 55 and older were 1.37 times more likely to be diagnosed, study finds. more >>

Health Buzz: Older Fathers and Bipolar Disorder and Other Health News

First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved

To treat seizures, migraines, and bipolar disorder more >>

Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse

They're more likely to smoke, abuse drugs, alcohol, study finds more >>

About Bipolar Disorder

About Bipolar Disorder more >>

Managing Bipolar Disorder

Managing Bipolar Disorder more >>

Treating Bipolar Disorder

Treating Bipolar Disorder more >>

Bipolar Disorder Tests

Bipolar Disorder Tests more >>

Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Bipolar Disorder Symptoms more >>

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