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August 03, 2012

Regular medication helps bipolar patients lead a normal life
Jakarta Post
Patients with bipolar disorder need accurate and comprehensive treatment as the condition is progressive: the more episodes a patient endures, the more likely they will get worse. The prevalence of bipolar disorder in Indonesia now stands at up to 8 percent.

RMH to host forum focusing on bipolar disorders on Aug. 7
Augusta Free Press
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 5.7 million adults in the United States are living with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally across all races, ethnic groups and socioeconomic classes, the NIH says.

PTSD prevalent in serious mental illness patients
News-Medical.net
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among patients with serious mental illnesses, and is associated with an increased risk for suicide attempts, Spanish researchers report. In a study of 102 patients with schizophrenia (51%), bipolar disorder ...

Natasha Tracy - Career Pressures, Bipolar Pressures and More
About - News & Issues
In this segment, Natasha talks about her personal perceptions of bipolar disorder, how she got started in bipolar blogging, and the book she is writing, Between the Electrodes, about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Natasha Tracy: Focus on Work and ECT ...

Actress Mabel Pantaleon missing: The terrorism connection
SheKnows.com
Actress Mabel Pantaleon is missing. The 31-year-old has manic depression disorder — also referred to as bipolar disorder — and has not been seen since July 22, 2012. The New York Post reports Pantaleon was last seen at 9 a.m. on Sunday in Manhattan.

Archibald Prize-winning artist dies
Ninemsn
Suffering a bipolar disorder, he gained some notoriety with his painting of images that included dead cats, bloodied kangaroos, headless women and punk men. His work can be seen in many galleries around Australia including the National Gallery of ...

New Celebrity Biography - Thomas Eagleton's Disastrous Bipolar Disorder
About - News & Issues
Later he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. His secret didn't stay hidden for long after he was chosen as McGovern's running mate. Here's Eagleton's thought-provoking story. Read it and ask yourself - at what point does a mental illness become too much ...

Carrie Gets Her Mojo Back and 6 More Homeland Insights
TV Guide
 
Former CIA operative Carrie Mathison gets her mojo back, but it takes some time, Homeland star Claire Danes told the Television Critics Association at the fall previews on Monday. At the end of the first season of Showtime's Emmy-nominated drama, Carrie voluntarily underwent electroconvulsive therapy, thinking that her bipolar disorder caused her to mistakenly suspect former POW Nicholas Brody ...

Child Health Researcher Earns Prestigious Award in Recognition of Scientific Studies into Brain and Development ...
Newswise
 
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation has awarded the 2012 Freedman Prize to Zhiping Pang, MD, PhD, in honor of his success in developing a novel way to study synaptic dysfunction of brain and behavior disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Book talk features bipolar Maine author
The Times Record
 
PORTLAND - Maine writer Christina Solak-Goodwin will read from her memoir, "Battling Bipolar Disorder" at Portland Public Library at noon on Aug. 3 as part of the library's free Friday Local Author Series.

What Is Abilify (Aripiprazole)
Medical News Today
 
Abilify (aripiprazole), a partial dopamine agonist, is an antipsychotic drug with additional antidepressant qualities. It has been approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression as an add-on treatment when the main antidepressant is not effective enough. Aripiprazole is also used to treat symptoms of mood swings, aggression, irritability, and irritability associated ...

Claire Danes Talks Superhero Character
MusicRooms
 
The 33-year-old actress - who plays bipolar disorder sufferer and CIA agent Carrie Mathison in the popular drama - is a big fan of her on-screen character, particularly because she is "always right".

 



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7 Nutrient-Packed Foods for People With Bipolar Disorder - Everyday Health
Everyday Health
If you have bipolar disorder, here's why foods rich in vitamin B or omega-3's belong on your plate.

Cannabis Use May Offer Wide-Ranging Benefits for Bipolar Disorder - The Debrief
thedebrief
A new study suggests that regular cannabis use may offer a wide range of potential benefits to people suffering from Bipolar Disorder.

Auburn man accused of leaving voicemail threatening Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan
seattletimes
He has been diagnosed with illnesses including schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder and has been arrested more than 70 times, resulting in ...

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