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Go Easy on Meds, Says Expert

By on February 11, 2011 in Dealing With Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Treating Depression

More info… Psychiatrists often fail to distinguish between mild mania and severe mania in treating patients with bipolar disorder, says the author of a new book. Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb241504.htm depression

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New Hope for Adults with Bipolar-ADHD Syndrome

By on February 10, 2011 in Dealing With Anxiety, Depression Treatment Facts, Substance Abuse, Treating Depression

More info… A Denver psychiatrist has found in long-term clinical studies that many adults with bipolar disorders can achieve a remarkable, stable recovery by taking stimulant medications along with conventional mood stabilizers. They are suffering from an inherited syndrome of childhood-onset bipolar disorder with ADHD and do not respond fully to conventional bipolar treatment. Dr. [...]

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2007 Bipolar Disorder Awareness Campaign Emphasizes Importance of Accurate Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery

By on February 8, 2011 in Substance Abuse

More info… The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) launches its 2007 Bipolar Disorder Awareness campaign, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment for people living with bipolar disorder, including the role of mania and depression. Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560302.htm anxiety depression

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Actress Debi Mazar Talks About her Familys Experience with Bipolar Depression

By on February 6, 2011 in Dealing With Anxiety, Depression Treatment Facts, Substance Abuse

More info… Debi shares her inspirational story as part of campaign to educate people about bipolar disorder Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/debi-mazar-family/bipolar-depression-speak/prweb3197804.htm depression treatment facts

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Bipolar Watch Launched in Wake of Sarah Palin Bipolar Accusations

By on February 5, 2011 in Dealing With Anxiety, Depression Treatment Facts, Substance Abuse, Treating Depression

More info… A new service known as Bipolar Watch has been launched in response to the recent labeling of Sarah Palin and other public figures as bipolar. Advocates for the bipolar community say we must correct the misconceptions created when mental health service consumers become collateral damage in culture wars or through media sensationalism. Read [...]

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