Bipolar Articles

Genetic Link to Suicidal Behavior

Monday, October 10th, 2011
A new UK study has found evidence that a specific gene is linked to suicidal behavior. Investigators believe this research may ...

Social Problems in Teens Can Lead to Personality Disorders

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
A new research study looks at how adolescents think, how disordered thinking can take root, and ...

New Insights into Off-Label Prescription of Atypical Antipsychotics

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Physicians and psychiatrists got a wake-up call Tuesday when it comes to prescribing atypical antipsychotics for uses not approved by the ...

New Genetic Links Found Between Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
An international team of more than 250 researchers from 20 countries have completed a landmark study of ...

Teen Marriage Tied to Higher Risk for Mental Illness in Women

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
A new study discovers that that women who marry as adolescents have higher rates ...

Study Finds Nearly 2 in 5 Europeans Suffer from Mental Disorders

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
A new study suggests mental health disorders are Europe’s major health challenge as each year, nearly 40 percent of the population suffers from a mental disorder, ...

High School Mental Health Screens Are Effective

Friday, August 26th, 2011
A new study suggests routine mental health screening in high school can identify adolescents at risk for mental illness. Authorities can then ...

Being Too Positive Is Problematic in Bipolar Disorder

Monday, July 25th, 2011
Appreciating positive emotions like joy and compassion are known to improve mental and physical health. But for people with bipolar ...

Antipsychotic Drug’s Weight Gain Tied to Lower Body Temp

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Scientists have found that a widely used antipsychotic drug may influence overeating, weight gain and insulin resistance by lowering body ...

Lithium Prevents Parkinson’s in Mouse Study

Monday, June 27th, 2011
Research suggests the drug lithium may be an effective therapy for neurodegenerative conditions. In a new study, lithium prevented the accumulation ...
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