Bipolar Disorder Conditions and Diseases Health
Bipolar Disorder Conditions and Diseases Health
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, also called manic depression, which has two emotional sides. The changes in moods are more than normal ups and downs. Treatment is designed to reduce the symptoms and how often episodes happen. It includes medications, education about the disorder, and psychotherapy.
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Mental Health Care: Bipolar disorder - Information for carers, friends and family including how to use the 'Responsibility Pie' technique.
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Let's Talk Facts About Bipolar Disorder - Describes the symptoms, causes and treatments. By the American Psychiatric Association.
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A Story of Bipolar Disorder - A booklet that provides a personal account, checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help. From the National Institute of Mental Health.
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What is Bipolar Disorder? - Learn about different mood episodes, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and tools for living with this disorder.
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MDF The BiPolar Organisation: Bipolar Section - Resources organised in sections with a brief guide to each. Includes information about NHS services and carer's rights in the UK.
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About Pediatric Bipolar Disorder - Describes the symptoms in adolescents and children. Includes details of possible treatment plans and medication.
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McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web - Articles on depression and mania by a former journalist diagnosed with the disorder.
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Bipolar Aware - Presents an overview of the illness with information on different forms of treatment.
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TeensHealth: Bipolar Disorder - Article explains what it is, four different types, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Bipolar Disorder - An overview of the symptoms and types with information about how to help a friend.
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The Bipolar Child: A Day in the Life - Newsletter article about the course of a school day including descriptions of experiences by kids, teenagers and their parents.
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