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Foundation aims to build bridges
Mon May 28 03:19:06 EDT 2012
Pacific Bipolar Foundation founder and chairman Dr. Paul Termansen invites community members to join the foundation in its mission to increase awareness of bipolar disorder as well as build support for patients.
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Bipolar Rise in Kids Drives Debate
Fri May 11 10:23:45 EDT 2012
A bipolar disorder diagnosis may not only stigmatize a child, but also lead to harms from medications, feeling set apart from other kids and having future hopes dashed.
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A new look at nature of mood disorder
Thu May 10 03:35:42 EDT 2012
Child psychiatrists are debating what to do about a glaring 40-fold spike within a decade in the number of youngsters diagnosed with bipolar disorder. A panel of the American Psychiatric Association has concluded that many of these children may have been misdiagnosed, and that they are suffering...
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Bipolar symptoms may begin in teen years
Tue May 08 18:01:00 EDT 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of teenagers who have experienced mania -- a hallmark of bipolar disorder -- is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a new study.
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International Bipolar Foundation releases ‘Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder’ book
Wed May 09 15:24:15 EDT 2012
In celebration of May – Mental Health Month — the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) launched the publication of its book, “Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder.” The book is geared to both the person with bipolar disorder and their caregivers.
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Supreme Court Rejects Case of Former Sailor With Stress Disorder
Mon May 14 05:03:53 EDT 2012
The case was being closely watched by lawyers who represent current service members and veterans because it related to guilty pleas from people who had P.T.S.D. or bipolar disorder.
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Research explores the positives of bipolar disorder
Thu May 03 13:13:49 EDT 2012
The problems of living with bipolar disorder have been well documented, but a new study has captured the views of those who also report highly-valued, positive experiences of living with the condition.
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Benefits of Bipolar Disorder?
Sun May 06 12:18:48 EDT 2012
Some individuals with bipolar disorder say they experience highly-valued, positive experiences from living with the condition, according to new research by Lancaster University. According to the study, ten people (ages 24 to 57) with bipolar disorder reported several perceived benefits in having...
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Havre woman battles mental illness, finds hope
Mon May 28 13:02:41 EDT 2012
Havre resident Linda Rawn suffered alone with bipolar disorder and PTSD for years before getting on the road to recovery.
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Bipolar symptoms may begin in teen years: US study
Wed May 09 03:43:01 EDT 2012
The number of teenagers who have experienced mania, a hallmark of bipolar disorder, is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a US study.
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