Understanding how the bipolar child reacts to different emotional triggers can better help the adult to anticipate and counter the behavior.

Mar 23, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Bipolar Disorder is a complex disability requiring a team of professionals to ensure the success of the child. Once the team is in place, communication is the key.

Apr 5, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Bipolar disorder can present with extreme, uncontrollable mood swings that vary from mania to major depression.

Apr 24, 2011 - Daphne Matthews

When Ian Yagoda was two-years old and diagnosed with a brain tumor, he and his family never would have believed their most passionate supporters would be pro golfers.

Dec 21, 2008 - David Berner

Over ten million people in the U.S. have the illness known as bipolar disorder, or manic depression. Health professionals offer relief to those affected.

Jun 14, 2010 - William Celano

Understanding bipolar disorder means not only understanding the symptoms of bipolar disorder, but also ways to manage living with the illness. Here are some tips.

Mar 28, 2010 - Catherine Walsh

The diagnosis is devastating. Both sufferer and family are affected. Help and guidance for bipolar disorder are readily available for this potential killer.

Oct 12, 2010 - William Celano

Students showing depressive or manic behaviors in the classroom can be a challenge for teachers. These strategies can be helpful for the child with bipolar disorder.

Jun 11, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Bipolar disorder or manic depression is a less common type of depression. Here are the symptoms and treatments for manic depression, plus recent research findings.

Mar 22, 2008 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

It is possible for children and adults to have two or more personality disorders at the same time. Bipolar and Attention Deficit Disorder commonly co-exist.

Apr 29, 2010 - Elizabeth Richards

Some individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder hesitate to take medication to control the condition. Why would anyone resist taking medication that heals?

Apr 23, 2011 - Marian Henderson

Bipolar in children and teenagers is different to bipolar in adults. This article will address these differences and offer support, information and answers.

Dec 2, 2010 - Catherine Monk

More and more children are being diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. This article discusses the ethical debates associated with medicating children.

Jul 17, 2010 - Erika Rawes

Why does taking Seroquel, or other antipsychotic drugs for biplolar disorder and schizophrenia, make patients pack on the pounds and gain weight.

Jul 13, 2009 - Tami Port

If you have ever Googled "work from home" then you have heard about opportunities in the field of Medical Transcription. Here's the 411 you need to know.

Dec 20, 2010 - Rhonda Wooten

What are the key factors affecting medication compliance and how may CBT strategies help increase a patient's compliance?

Mar 1, 2010 - Kate Le Page

When Abraham Lincoln ran for president, he was touted as the embodiment of good health. Later scholars have proved the reality was quite different.

Jul 31, 2009 - Eric Niderost

An award-winning book says long-term use of psychiatric drugs does more harm than good for most people, though it helps many people in the short-term.

Jun 27, 2011 - Ken Braiterman

Depression is a broad term attached to many different negative feelings or emotions. Treatment depends upon the type and severity of the depression.

Jun 12, 2011 - Jeff Krause

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.

Mar 16, 2009 - Andrea Coventry