News and Features Related to Bipolar Disorder
-
Geodon Approved for Bipolar Mania Treatment
Aug. 23, 2004 -- Geodon now has official FDA approval for the treatment of mania in people with bipolar disorder. In 2001, the drug received FDA approval as a treatment for schizophrenia. It's a member of the class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. Other drugs of this class -- notably Zypre
Read Full Article -
New Drug for Long-Term Bipolar Treatment
Jan. 15, 2004 -- The FDA has approved Zyprexa to treat bipolar disorder over the long-term. The FDA had previously approved Zyprexa to treat acute episodes of mania associated with bipolar disorder. Now the drug is approved to delay relapse into either mania or depression in patients with bipolar di
Read Full Article -
Take Bipolar Disorder Seriously
Oct. 9, 2003 -- Call it bipolar disorder. Call it manic depression. It's the same thing, and it's a serious mental illness that can lead to substance abuse, violence, and suicide if not treated. But most Americans -- 78% -- don't know even the basics about bipolar disorder, according to a new survey
Read Full Article -
Lithium Best to Stop Bipolar Suicide
Sept. 16, 2003 -- The most widely prescribed mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder in the U.S. is not as effective as lithium for reducing the risk of suicide, new research suggests. In a study that included more than 20,000 bipolar disorder patients, those taking the drug Depakote had a suicide rate
Read Full Article -
Bipolar Disorder: Two-Sided Trouble
At first glance, legendary music producer Phil Spector and Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins may seem to have little in common, but they both apparently struggle with bipolar disorder. Not that the condition has made the two celebrities behave in the same way. Robbins had reportedly been hospita
Read Full Article -
Schizophrenia Drugs Treat Bipolar
Sept. 18, 2002 -- Two drugs commonly used to treat schizophrenia may also help millions who suffer from the mania and depression caused by bipolar disorder, according to new research. An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression. The mental illn
Read Full Article -
Bipolar Disorder In Kids
Bipolar Disorder In Kids About 1% of children in the U.S. have bipolar disorder -- extreme changes in mood. Medication helps, but it can't teach children coping skills. Judith Lederman's son tried to jump off a pier in his first suicide attempt. He was 5 years old. "A psychologist said he was just t
Read Full Article -
Children With Bipolar Disorder: Medical Fact or Dangerous Fad?
Oct. 27, 2000 -- A dangerous new trend is on the rise, noted child psychiatrists tell WebMD. Egged on by a batch of popular self-help books, more and more parents are becoming convinced that their children have bipolar disorder -- and even scarier, their doctors are agreeing. Patients with bipolar d
Read Full Article -
Coping With Mental Illness: Stop Stress From Building Up
Worried that mounting stress will make symptoms of mental illness worse? Try these four strategies to keep stress from building up.
-
When Bipolar Mania Gets Out of Control
For many with bipolar disorder, there's a period of denial that mania -- the wonderful surge of energy and euphoria -- truly needs treatment.
Related to Bipolar Disorder
Today in Bipolar Disorder
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
©2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.