Gene Knockout May Cheer Up Mice Nov 14, 2009
13, 2008) Bipolar Disorder (BPD or manic-depressive illness) is one of the most serious of all mental disorders, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Affected individuals alternate between states of. (Science Daily)
FDA OKs Schering-Plough Drug for Schizophrenia Aug 15, 2009
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is believed to affect about 1% to 3% of the U.S. population. Schering-Plough shares are up 0. (SmartMoney)
Sarah is the conservative’s Oprah Jul 9, 2009
While less well known than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), BPD is more common, affecting 2% of adults, mostly young women. There is a high rate of self-injury without suicide intent, as well as a significant rate of suicide attempts and completed suicide in severe cases. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Professor knows bipolar disorder firsthand Jun 23, 2009
The conference is one of the premier research gatherings on bipolar disease, which used to be called manic-depressive illness, and is expected to draw at least 800 scientists from around the world. "Within a month of signing my appointment papers to become an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles," she wrote in her book, "I was well on my way to madness; it was 1974, and I was 28 years old. "Within three months I was manic beyond recognition and just... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Support group with walls' Feb 25, 2009
"People say 'why are you talking so fast?' " said Kathy Andrew, who was diagnosed with this manic-depressive illness almost 20 years ago. "They don't understand how you can get in your car headed for the grocery store and wind up in another city.". (Florida Today)
Help for smokers Feb 17, 2009
ACS :: Guide to Quitting Smoking. The right mix of support, advice, and possibly medicine can help you quit for good, even if you've tried and failed in the past. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Study suggests new treatment approach needed for management of depression with bipolar disorder Feb 12, 2009
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental illness characterized by severe mood instability that can be serious and disabling. The deep mood swings from high (mania) to low (depression) may last for weeks or months, causing great disturbances in the lives of the person who has the illness, along with family and friends. (EurekAlert!)
Double standard for Palin Feb 11, 2009
Your incessant blogging and distorted thinking process is consistent with manic-depressive illness. A therapist would have a field day thumbing through their DSM with you. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Major Life Events and Depression Feb 10, 2009
Bipolar disorder (also sometimes called manic depressive illness) is another depressive condition characterized by periods of major depression alternating or combined with periods of mania. Mania means the person experiences abnormally high mood and extreme bursts of unusual activity or energy. (Suite101.com)
