Also Try Anxiety Disorders Stress Lists Bipolar Disorder (SunSpot.net) Provides contact information for sources of assistance with this disorder. 6-02 Papers Bipolar Affective Disorder (American Psychiatric Association) Although it is called "Frequently Asked Questions and Answers," it is a comprehensive and well organized presentation of the disorder for persons with the disorder, as well as for family and friends. Bipolar Affective Disorder (American Psychiatric Association) Provides professional practice guidelines for treatment and includes diagnostic information. 1-01 Bipolar Affective Disorder in Teens (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) Provides families with information on manic-depressive illness in teens. Factsheets on Bipolar Disorder (Johns Hopkins Hospital - Drada.org) Provides facts related to the disorder and associated disorders. 6-02 Manic Depression (applesforhealth) Manic-depressive illness, also known as bipolar disorder, causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning and affects approximately 2.3 million adult Americans. Manic-depressive illness typically emerges in adolescence or early adulthood. 02-04-00. Neurontin (Clinical Pharmacology Online) Provides information on Neurontin (Gabapentin), an anticonvulsant that has been used to treat mood disorders, such as with bipolar mania or depression. Very technical explanation. Questionnaire on Bipolar Disorder (NDMDA.org) Helps you to screen yourself to see if you need further assessment by a physician or mental health professional related to a mood disorder. "This questionnaire was developed to help you recognize the signs of bipolar disorder. Accurate diagnosis is obtained only through a thorough evaluation with a physician." 6-02

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