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Bipolar disorder involves dramatic shifts in moods. Once diagnosed they can be easily managed. This article will focus on signs, symptoms and managemen

Bipolar disorder is when one experiences extreme, uncontrollable mood swings also know as manic episodes. Early diagnosis is essential.

Under a ruling issued by the Alaska Supreme Court on May 22, William Bigley, subject of the case, may now enjoy the same constitutional rights as other Americans.

Medication and therapy are important parts of treatment for bipolar disorder. Taking personal repsonsibility and finding coping strategies are just as important.

Most people who have bipolar disorder suffer both with episodes of mania and episodes of depression. Here are some of the symptoms of bipolar depression.

There are many types of depression. This article will briefly discuss the symptoms of some of the more commonly encountered varieties of depressive illness.

Those with symptoms of bipolar disorder are strongly advised to contact their doctor. Only a licensed mental health professional can properly diagnose the disease.

Light therapy is effective in treating non-seasonal unipolar depression, and may provide benefits for those with bipolar or postpartum depression as well.

It's much easier and to maintain a healthy mood than to crawl out of an episode of depression. Here's some advice on getting the help you need to avoid down time.

A new study suggests that, for those with Bipolar Disorder, antidepressants may not be a useful addition to the mood stabilizing drug regimen.

Bipolar disorder is a psychological illness in which regulation of mood is impaired. This collection of articles covers the highs, lows and medications that moderate.

Manic depression has undergone a name change and a proliferation of new pharmaceutical treatment options since Lithium.

Scientists are beginning to find a clear connection between Hashimoto's disease, common forms of depression and bipolar disorders.

Types of depression include major depressive episodes, bipolar disorder, cyclothymia and seasonal affective disorder. Each illness has unique features and requires differ

Approximately 15% of patients with bipolar disorder attempt suicide. Here are six factors which increase a bipolar patient's risk of suicide.

While depression is costing health services across the globe billions, exercise is being heralded as a way to augment antidepressants as well as prevent further episodes.

Mania isn't the same as being in a really great mood. This abnormally elevated emotional state can include racing thoughts, pressured speech, and extreme irritability.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS), an experimental surgery for treatment-resistant depression, may be an alternative to electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). But there are risks.

Russia is a popular choice among Americans looking to adopt internationally. In 2007, 2,310 Russian orphan adoptions took place in the United States.

Destructive and extreme emotional changes? Mood swings that seem bipolar, or of two opposite extremes? Here are some of the clinical symptoms of this mood disorder.

Martin L. Kutscher, MD has written Kids in the Syndrome Mix to assist all who are making their way through the alphabet soup of diagnoses.

Treatment for bipolar disorder often includes a combination of medication, psychotherapy and self-help strategies.

"Don't rely on us to get you high; just get yourself high." Great advice from the Chemical Brothers--how's a healthy, law-abiding, dance music festival goer to comply?

Bipolar Disorder, formerly known as Manic Depressive Illness cannot be cured, but it can be managed with medication, psychotherapy and patient compliance.