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Thirty years ago, Dr. Ronald Fieve pioneered the use of lithium for what was then known as manic depression. His book Moodswing was a runaway hit. Since then, Dr. Fieve has focused on patients with mild bipolaritywhat is now known as Bipolar II. In this first book to concentrate exclusively on milder bipolarity, Dr. Fieve explains how newer drugs with fewer side effects are revolutionizing the treatment of Bipolar II.

The "Bipolarity Index"

The bipolarity index system was recently described in an article by Harvard's Director of the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder, Dr. Gary
Sachs. It represents a "clinical" diagnostic approach -- what matters to doctors and patients when they are trying to understand a particular patient's mood problems. Unlike a DSM-based diagnostic system which emphasizes separate diagnostic categories, the Bipolarity Index places patients on a spectrum. As you'll see, it also emphasizes diagnostic features other than hypomania." - from Dr J Phelps

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Unfortunately suicide is an all too common result of bipolar disorder - it is estimated that 15% of those diagnosed may take their own life.

If you are suicidal right now don't wait - call 911, call your doctor, or go to the nearest emergency room. You need to get to a safe place.

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Brain Holds Clues to Bipolar Disorder

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is yielding vital clues to understanding, diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder. Read more.

Read this article reviewed by John Grohol of PsychCentral.
Excellent information.

Bipolar Complications
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June 15, 2007 news is that Case Medical Center and school of medicine professor in Cleveland are leading a $17.6 million for trial for adolescent bipolar disorder.

The trials will begin with a series of studies that will examine the safety and efficacy of lithium in the treatment of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder.

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