Living Well With Bipolar Disorder
Living Well With Bipolar Disorder
In this engaging video, six individuals of different ages and backgrounds candidly describe the impact bipolar disorder has had on their lives and the strategies they have learned for dealing with it. Produced in consultation with mood disorder experts Dr. Philip Mitchell and Dr. Meg Smith, the program provides an informative, optimistic discussion of the elements of effective clinical management. Viewers see how individuals can get and stay well by… Continue reading
Pediatric Bipolar Versus Asperger’s Disorder
Pediatric Bipolar Versus Asperger’s Disorder
Pediatric bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a mental illness that presents itself in patients as mood swings or mood cycling. Pediatric bipolar type one patients tend to experience episodes of mania alternating with periodic episodes of depression. Pediatric bipolar type two patients tend to experience episodes of depression interspersed with periodic episodes of mild mania. Depression symptoms include anger, extreme sadness, sleeping too much, and feelings of worthlessness. Manic… Continue reading
Divalproex Utility in Bipolar Disorder With Co-Occurring Cocaine Dependence: A Pilot Study [An Article From: Addictive Behaviors]
Divalproex utility in bipolar disorder with co-occurring cocaine dependence: A pilot study [An article from: Addictive Behaviors]
This digital document is a journal article from Addictive Behaviors, published by Elsevier in 2007. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Objective: The aim of this open-label pilot study was to evaluate the utility of divalproex in… Continue reading
Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression, and Other Disorders
Misdiagnosis And Dual Diagnoses Of Gifted Children And Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression, And Other Disorders
Our brightest, most creative children and adults are often being misdiagnosed with behavioral and emotional disorders such as ADHD, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, Bipolar, OCD, or Asperger’s. Many receive unneeded medication and inappropriate counseling as a result. Physicians, psychologist, and counselors are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic pathological diagnoses. Six nationally prominent health care professionals… Continue reading
Is Bipolar Disorder Treament Possible Using No Drugs?
Question by rock addict: Is bipolar disorder treament possible using no drugs?
Honestly, I am unsure if my diagnosis is correct. I do not have a lot of faith in my psychiatrist for my own reasons. In one 20 minute meeting he diagnosed me with biploar disorder, dissociative disorder and borderline personlaity disorder followed my a heavy regime of drugs. This was 2 years ago. I have sinse left his practice and only stayed… Continue reading
BiPolar Disorder – Information, Causes, & Treatment
Dr. Charles Sophy, FACN from vh1’s “Celebrity Rehab” & “Sober House” explains the mood disorder, bipolar disorder. He explains the differences between bipolar I and bipolar II disorders and well as explains common conditions that are usually mistaken as Bipolar Disorder. Dr. Sophy goes over treatment options for people suffering from Bipolar Disorder. For more information or help in treating Bipolar disorder please call (866) 666-3711.
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