Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive disorder, which is also referred to as bipolar affective disorder or manic depression, is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood with or without one or more depressive episodes.
The elevated moods are clinically referred to as mania or, if milder, hypomania. Individuals who experience manic episodes also commonly experience depressive episodes, or symptoms, or mixed episodes in which features of both mania and depression are present at the same time.These episodes are usually separated by periods of \"normal\" mood; but, in some individuals, depression and mania may rapidly alternate, which is known as rapid cycling. Extreme manic episodes can sometimes lead to such psychotic symptoms as delusions and hallucinations. The disorder has been subdivided into bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia, and other types, based on the nature and severity of mood episodes experienced; the range is often described as the bipolar spectrum.
Articles About Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms May Begin in Teen Years [STUDY]
By Reuters
The number of teenagers who have experienced mania -- a hallmark of bipolar disorder -- is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a new study. (May 09)
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New Treatment Trial for Bipolar Disorder
By Health Canal
Applying mild electrical currents to the brain has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression. But could the treatment also benefit people with bipolar disorder? (Apr 12)
JetBlue Flight 191: Co-Pilot Details Clayton Osbon’s Cockpit Rant [VIDEO]
By IBTimes
It was clear soon after JetBlue Flight 191 took off from New York's JFK Airport that something was wrong with the pilot, Clayton Osbon. The first officer detailed what happened in the cockpit and several "JetBlue Pilot Videos" tell the rest of the story. (Mar 29)
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Jason Russell Brief Reactive Psychosis: What Is The Kony 2012 Filmmaker Going Through?
By IBTimes
Jason Russell, the filmmaker of the viral video KONY 2012 and co-founder of Stop Kony, was diagnosed with brief reactive psychosis after his public meltdown last week in San Diego, where Russell allegedly was drunk, walked around naked and vandalized cars. (Mar 22)
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Christine Adewunmi: What Brought The ‘Very Good Mom’ To Kill Herself And Her 3 Children?
By IBTimes
Police have ruled the tragic deaths of 37-year-old Christine Adewunmi and her three children, Laura, 8, Samantha, 6, and Kate 3, as a murder suicide. "We're pretty confident that this was a murder suicide," Crawford County Sheriff Randy E. Martin said in a statement on Monday. (Mar 20)
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Eric Salvatierra Killed by Caltrain: Paypal Executive Had Bipolar Disorder
By IBTimes
Eric Salvatierra, a long serving executive at eBay's PayPal business, died on Friday after being struck by a Caltrain in Silicon Valley. (Mar 14)
Western Medicine Finally Recognises Meditation as Treatment for Mental Illness
By Natural News
After thousands of years Western medicine is finally recognising the benefits of meditation to treat diseases including mental illness. Under the disguise of MBCT, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, meditation is being accepted as a way to treat various conditions in the field of mental illnesses. (Feb 27)
MORE TOPICS: ADDICTION
Over 1M Aussies are Guilty of Hoarding – Forum
By IBTimes AU
More than one million Australians may be compulsive hoarders, a conference heard on Tuesday night. Psychologist Dr. Christopher Mogan also said compulsive hoarding disorder is five times more common than schizophrenia and twice as common as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). (Feb 22)
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Carnosine Becomes Latest Supplement Craze: What is the Compound?
By IBTimes
Carnosine has become the latest craze in supplements - long used by bodybuilders seeking to increase strength and size, the nutraceutical also is used by people looking to stave off dementia and visible signs of aging. (Feb 16)
MORE TOPICS: NESTLE, RETAIL, AGING, AUTISM, BODYBUILDING
World's Largest Breast Implants (Size 38KKK) Save Model's Life in Car Crash
By IBTimes
The world's largest breast implants (size 38KKK) saved Brazilian model Sheyla Hershey's life by acting as air bags during a car crash after a Super Bowl party on Sunday. (Feb 11)
MORE TOPICS: NEW YORK, INFECTION, SUPER BOWL
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