Pages about Bipolar Disorder
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- Looking at My Genes: What Can They Tell Me?
A fact sheet containing frequently asked questions about genome scans and genetic testing.
Date: 2008 - A story of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness): Does this sound like you?
An easy-to-read booklet with a personal story of bipolar disorder — includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help.
Date: 2002
También disponible en español - Bipolar Disorder
A detailed booklet that describes Bipolar Disorder symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
Date: 2001 - Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder: An Update from the National Institute of Mental Health
A fact sheet that describes the symptoms and treatments of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.
Date: 2000
Science News
- Family-Focused Therapy Effective in Treating Depressive Episodes of Bipolar Youth
- Largest Study of Its Kind Implicates Gene Abnormalities in Bipolar Disorder
- Mice Expressing Human Genes Bred to Help Unravel Mental Disorders
- Potential New Target Found for Developing Medications to Treat Bipolar Disorder
- New NIMH Research to Test Innovative Treatments for Children with ADHD
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