Archive forOctober, 2007

Woman accused in death of child on TV; Girl misdiagnosed as bipolar …

Woman accused in death of child on TV; Girl misdiagnosed as bipolar …
Patriot Ledger - Carolyn Riley, the Hull mother charged with killing her 4-year-old daughter, Rebecca, with an overdose of prescription medication, says she now believes the child was the victim of a misdiagnosis. Riley, 31, tells Katie Couric on CBS 60 …

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Articles on Bipolar Disorder, Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, Treatment …

Articles on Bipolar Disorder, Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, Treatment …
eMaxHealth.com - The number of visits to a doctor’s office that resulted in a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents has increased by 40 times over the last decade. The medication tamoxifen, best known as a treatment for breast cancer, dramatically …

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Articles on Bipolar Disorder, Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, Treatment …

Articles on Bipolar Disorder, Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, Treatment …
eMaxHealth.com - The number of visits to a doctor’s office that resulted in a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents has increased by 40 times over the last decade. The medication tamoxifen, best known as a treatment for breast cancer, dramatically …

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Sinead O’Connor Is Bipolar

Sinead O’Connor Is Bipolar
Starpulse.com - Irish singer Sinead O’Connor was relieved when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, because it helped her come to terms with years of suicidal thoughts. The 40-year-old spoke out about her condition during a chat with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday …

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Is Britney Spears Bipolar?

Is Britney Spears Bipolar?
Entertainmentwise - Following her recent run of crazy behaviour, the so-called experts are now having their say on Britney?s public meltdown. And the consensus seems to be that the loopy pop tart is suffering from a mood disorder, possibly bipolar disorder. ?Her erratic …

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Patient Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Varies Depending on Doctor …

Patient Treatment for Bipolar Disorder Varies Depending on Doctor …
Forbes - WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources, one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that patient treatment for bipolar disorder varies depending on doctor specialty …

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Bipolar illness leads patients on complex, emotional ride

Bipolar illness leads patients on complex, emotional ride
Gloucester Daily Times - Many of us love to ride roller coasters. The unexpected drop or sudden flip only adds to the excitement of the experience. Now imagine that your emotional life was the roller coaster. Suddenly, you are on top of your game, filled with boundless …

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Sinead O’Connor Tells Oprah Bipolar Diagnosis Saved Her Life

Sinead O’Connor Tells Oprah Bipolar Diagnosis Saved Her Life
WCSH - CHICAGO (AP) — Sinead O’Connor says before being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she struggled with thoughts of suicide and overwhelming fear. The Irish singer appeared on a broadcast of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Thursday. She says she would often …

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder
WIS-TV - There are two basic mood disorder categories are unipolar and bipolar . Bipolar disorder is a serious disorder of the brain, with abnormalities in the brain chemistry causing extreme shifts in mood, energy and functioning. About one percent of the …

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Uncle: NYC Stabbing Suspect Is Bipolar, Stopped Taking Meds

Uncle: NYC Stabbing Suspect Is Bipolar, Stopped Taking Meds
CBS 2 - NEW YORK (CBS) On Monday night CBS 2 HD got a first glimpse at the turmoil lurking in the mind of the man who allegedly nearly killed a woman. His family knew he was suffering from severe mental illness and stopped taking his medication. In an …

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