Bipolar disorder (manic depression) is a brain disorder, a chemical deficiency in the brain. This disorder causes shifts in a person's mood state, energy level and performance ability. Suicide is a dangerous component of the bipolar puzzle. This illness is long-term but treatable. A combination of drugs and psychotherapy is widely prescribed and will return most patients to a productive life.
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- Bipolar Disorders Clinic Run by Stanford University's School of Medicine. Details outpatient treatment and clinical trials in medication research.
- New Methods of Coping with Bipolar Disorder Devised New treatment method outlined.
- Study results offer new hope for people with manic depression Describes a clinical trial involving the anti-psychotic Seroquel (quetiapine).
- Bipolar Family Treatment Center Dedicated to the compassionate support, treatment and understanding of bipolar illness within the context of the family. Details about the services which include outpatient, consultations and inpatient. New York, N.Y.
- Lithium and Suicide Risk in Bipolar Disorder Therapeutics research, implications of findings and effects of discontinuing medication. at HealthyPlace.com.
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Management of Bipolar Disorder Illness explained, epidemiology, clinical presentations, children, adolescents, comorbid conditions, treatment, ongoing care, medication, family and psychosocial issues and bibliography.