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February 03, 2012

Bipolar Disorder, and Society's Response
New York Times
To the Editor: Re “My So-Called Bipolar Life,” by Jamie Stiehm (Op-Ed, Jan. 18): Stories of bipolar disorder, like Ms. Stiehm's, resonate with the public and the media. This year, the television series “Homeland” won a Golden Globe award for best TV ...

Risperidone Effective in Treating Childhood Mania
dailyRx
For children who suffer from manic, or bipolar, disorder there are many drug therapies available. But the side effects can be a problem, and until now no one has really studied which medication is the best for children. According to a study led by ...

American Idol: Bipolar Contestant Brings Tears to J.Lo's Eyes
TooFab.com
17-year-old Shelby Twenten from Minnesota performed "Idol" winner Carrie Underwood's "Temporary Home," after describing her battle with bipolar disorder. Twenten said she had "been struggling with depression since fourth grade" and "Idol" has "given me ...

Bipolar breakthrough
Oxford Student
By Frances Reed, Isaac Delestre | Last updated: 14:19, 26/01/2012 Oxford University Researchers have found that lithium is the most effective long-term therapy for bipolar disorder. Researchers say that despite its advantages doctors are often ...

Life Saving KCPT 4-Part Series On Suicide Prevention and Bereavement begins ...
Lawrence Journal World (blog)
Part 1 Bipolar Disorder and Suicide Risk - Thursday, January 26th @ 7:30. Part 2 Depression: How To Identify It in Yourself and Others: How To Help A Friend; How To Help Yourself - February 16th. Part 3 Suicide, The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ...

Mankato Teen Shares Struggles On National TV
KEYC TV
Shelby revealed to viewers that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has been battling with depression since she was in the fourth grade. Mankato Clinic RN Mary Beth Trembley says, "When she spoke to it I just thought it was very inspiring ...

Family's Mental Disorders May Shape Your Interests
LiveScience.com
They also asked them if their parents, siblings or grandparents had a history of mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder), substance abuse or autism-spectrum disorders. All of these disorders have a moderate-to-strong genetic component.

Reintegration Awards Recognize Battle Against Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Psychiatric Times
These prestigious annual awards, now in their 15th year, recognize individuals living with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who battle tremendous odds to live full lives and those who treat, support, and advocate for these individuals.

Lithium should be 'treatment of choice' for bipolar disorder
Pulse
By Rhiannon Smith | 27 Jan 2012 Lithium should be used more widely for bipolar disorder, say the authors of a new analysis that shows that many of the safety concerns over the use of the drug are unwarranted. NICE guidelines on bipolar disorder ...

Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans Speaks Out About Recent Arrests; Reveals She Has ...
Reality Tea
While Jenelle has been spending time in the care of mental health professionals, the troubled reality star was apparently diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder. Jenelle took to Twitter to defend her actions from Tuesday night's explosive episode, ...

Program for caregivers of kids with mental disorders
Peoria Journal Star
The course will cover information about ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and several other mental disorders. The deadline for preregistration is Feb. 4. For more information, call Pat Sefried at 263-7742. A series of classes will be ...

A Place For Kids' To Lay - Mental Health Beds
Hamilton Spectator
Zak has autism as well as bipolar disorder . They have had their struggles finding pediatric mental health beds when Zak has needed one. Hamilton is finally getting the 22 beds for kids' mental health the province promised nearly three years ago.

Continuing Bipolar for Beginners: Causes of Bipolar Disorder
About - News & Issues
By Marcia Purse, About.com Guide January 29, 2012 Here's part 2 of Bipolar for Beginners, a series designed to walk you through the basic information about bipolar disorder. Lesson 1, Introducing Bipolar Disorder, started you out with the most basic ...

Never giving up on them
St. George Daily Spectrum
Although mental illnesses Ñ including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder Ñ are biologically-based brain disorders, according to NAMI literature, many people still do not ...

Beating the January Blues
Coleraine Today
If you're experiencing depression or bipolar disorder, Aware can help you to approach the new season with a spring in your step. Aware Defeat Depression runs a free support group for people in the Coleraine area providing a vital support service.

Lynn attorney admits stealing court file By Staff and Wire Reports/The Daily Item
Daily Item
As previously reported in the Daily Item, Ablavsky, who has a history of bipolar disorder and spent five years on probation for making bomb threats while he was at Brandeis University, went to the Salem Superior Criminal Clerk's Office on Nov.

Henderson Sheriff's case highlights complex, sometimes devastating bipolar ...
Asheville Citizen-Times
Website: www.bpkids.org HENDERSONVILLE — In a way, Henderson County Sheriff Rick Davis has really brought out discussion of bipolar disorder — and that's good and bad. Good in that it shines a light on a disorder that is surprisingly common and ...

Lithium Still Bipolar's Treatment of Choice
dailyRx
At one time lithium was a common drug treatment for bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder. But its use has decreased significantly, partly due to concerns about safety and its possible negative effect on kidney function.

Bill-Paying Program Helps Mentally Ill Avoid Becoming Homeless
Tulsa World
"I would spend all day long trying to do bills and making payment plans and doing lists," said Sanford, who has a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder. "I'm not used to people taking care of me. I'm used to taking care of people.

Contaminant in Drinking Water Linked to Mental Illness
Medscape
January 30, 2012 — Prenatal and early childhood exposure to the organic solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) may raise the risk of certain psychiatric illnesses, particularly bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia, ...

Mental health matters
Windsor Star
Children have many questions when it comes to mental illness especially when a parent may be living with a mood disorder like bipolar disorder. Often, when children do not have the correct information, they will create facts in their minds.

International Mental Health Research Organization Announces 2012 IMHRO Rising ...
MarketWatch (press release)
"The results of this study," says Dr. McClung, "will identify specific HDAC proteins to target for the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of bipolar disorder. This will be a large step forward for the health of those who suffer from ...

Horgan & Saling Join Fight to Help 20.9 Million Suffering From Mood Disorders
PR Urgent (press release)
About 9.5%— or 20.9 million— adults over the age of 18 are afflicted with a mood disorder, this includes depression, dysthymic disorder, and bipolar disorder. Joining the crusade against these ailments, Stephen Horgan and Wendy Saling of Horgan ...

Pickerel Lake Recovery Discusses Depression In Recovery
Virtual-Strategy Magazine
... reach a particular intensity and frequency, can be classified as a mood disorder, such as major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, substance-induced mood disorder or bipolar disorder (which is often followed by a period of elation or mania).

Poll: What Does the Evidence Say About Bipolar Disorder and Obesity?
Psychiatric Times
In a recent Q&A, Roger McIntyre, MD, notes, "It is well established that impairments in executive function are apparent in mixed populations of individuals with BD as well as obese individuals without psychiatric disorders." Take the poll (below) and ...

IN THE MATTER OF CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SANCHEZ
Leagle.com
She has been diagnosed by various medical professionals as having either schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type, or a bipolar disorder with psychotic features. Appellant also has a history of using drugs, including methamphetamine, marijuana, LSD, ...

Lawyer keeps Newton out of court
Sydney Morning Herald
His lawyer, Chris Murphy, said Newton suffered from bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, and it was not in Newton's best interests to come to court in front of a large media contingent. Mr Murphy told North Sydney Local Court he needed ...

 
 

Kent man gets 15 years to life in prison in fatal stabbing
Plain Dealer (blog)
Armstrong, who has paranoid schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, thought Sipes, who was suffering from emphysema, wanted to be killed, defense attorney Frank Beane said after the sentencing. Armstrong asked Sipes to join him in prayer and while they ... 

 



This Week's Bipolar News

Rare Deletions Or Duplications Of DNA Tied To Bipolar Disorder
Medical News Today
New research led by University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, finds that rare copy number variants (CNVs) where sections of DNA are either duplicated or missing, seem to play a key role in the risk for early onset bipolar disorder, which appears in childhood or early adulthood. The researchers write about their findings in a paper published online on 22 December in the ...

Where Does My Mental Illness End, And Where Do I Begin?
About - News & Issues
By Marcia Purse, About.com Guide December 22, 2011 From my friend Andy "Electroboy" Behrman comes a thoughtful and thought-provoking essay on the journey through life with bipolar disorder. Is there truly such a thing, he's been asked, as "recovery" ...

Mind over Mood
PsychCentral.com (blog)
She has a Mood Disorder NOS and has been married to her college sweetheart, who has Rapid-Cycling Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder, for 10 years. They are happily married, have three kids, and live in the Midwest, USA.

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