41. DBSA - Bipolar Disorder Screening . -. THE MOOD DISORDER QUESTIONNAIRE. This questionnaire was developed to help you recognize the signs of bipolar disorder. Bipolar http://www.dbsalliance.org/questionnaire/screening_intro.asp

THE MOOD DISORDER QUESTIONNAIRE This questionnaire was developed to help you recognize the signs of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a complicated illness and no single questionnaire or test can be used to accurately diagnose this illness. Accurate diagnosis is obtained only through a thorough evaluation with a physician. This questionnaire is a good first step in discovering if you might have this illness but it is not meant to take the place of an evaluation by a physician or a mental health professional. A positive result from this questionnaire suggests that you could benefit from a comprehensive mental health screening. However, regardless of the results of this survey, if you have concerns, contact your physician and/or a mental health professional. DBSA does not endorse or recommend the use of any specific treatment plan or medication. For advice about specific treatments or medications, you should consult your physician and/or a mental health professional. This questionnaire has been developed with an unrestricted educational grant from Abbott Laboratories.

42. Bipolar Disorder - Suite101.com Information, mailing list, medication and support. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/mental_health

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43. NAMI | Facts About Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder Child and Adolescent bipolar disorder. Can children and adolescents get bipolar disorder? What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents? http://www.nami.org/helpline/bipolar-child.html

About Mental Illness By Illness About Recovery Low Graphics Site ... About Mental Illness By Illness back Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder Can children and adolescents get bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder can occur in children and adolescents and has been investigated by federally funded teams in children as young as age 6. How common is it in children and adolescents? Although once thought rare, caseloads of patients examined for federally funded studies have shown that approximately 7% of children seen at psychiatric facilities fit bipolar disorder using research standards. What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents? One of the biggest challenges has been to differentiate children with mania from those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Both groups of children present with irritability, hyperactivity and distractibility. So these symptoms are not useful for the diagnosis of mania because they also occur in ADHD. But, elated mood, grandiose behaviors, flight of ideas, decreased need for sleep and hypersexuality occur primarily in mania and are uncommon in ADHD. Below is a brief description of how to recognize these mania-specific symptoms in children. Elated children may laugh hysterically and act infectiously happy without any reason at home, school or in church. If someone who did not know them saw their behaviors, they would think the child was on his/her way to Disneyland. Parents and teachers often see this as "Jim Carey-like" behaviors.

44. Mental Health, Addiction, Counseling - Contact Pioneer Behavioral Health Information about clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies, Central Nervous System medications in all mental disorders, with emphasis on in bipolar disorders and schizophrenia, and psychopharmacological news. http://www.pioneerresearch.com/

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45. NAMI | Bipolar Disorder bipolar disorder. What is bipolar disorder? bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania and depression that can last from days to months. http://www.nami.org/helpline/bipolar.htm

About Mental Illness By Illness About Recovery Low Graphics Site ... About Mental Illness By Illness back What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a serious brain disorder that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning. It affects 2.3 million adult Americans, which is about1.2 percent of the population, and can run in families. The disorder affects men and women equally. Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania and depression that can last from days to months. Bipolar disorder is a chronic and generally life-long condition with recurring episodes that often begin in adolescence or early adulthood, and occasionally even in children. It generally requires lifelong treatment, and recovery between episodes is often poor. Generally, those who suffer from bipolar disorder have symptoms of both mania and depression (sometimes at the same time). What are the symptoms of mania? Mania is the word that describes the activated phase of bipolar disorder. The symptoms of mania may include: either an elated, happy mood or an irritable, angry, unpleasant mood

46. Medication For Bipolar Disorder This page is designed to give you information about drugs that can be used as part of the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is important http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/meds-bipolar.htm

47. NPS Pharmaceuticals Discovers and develops orally active, small molecule drugs which target cell surface receptors and ion channels for treatment of disorders such as hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, stroke and head trauma, epilepsy and bipolar disorder. (Nasdaq NPSP). http://WWW.NPSP.COM/

Welcome to NPS Pharmaceuticals NPS "Pharmindustrial" Design is being exhibited at The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. Click here for more details. NPS 10 Year Anniversary at NASDAQ New York, NY Wednesday, May 26, 2004 webcast NPS Pharmaceuticals is currently developing drug candidates ranging from the earliest stages of discovery research to late-stage clinical trials. Several of these drugs target diseases and disorders that represent poorly met or unmet medical needs. These conditions affect some of the most important systems in the human body including: skeletal endocrinological gastrointestinal central nervous system The commitment of the people of NPS Pharmaceuticals is to build an enduring worldwide company, the purpose of which is to develop innovative drugs to maintain human health and relieve suffering. This commitment is founded on principles of honesty , hard work, respect, the constant quest for knowledge, and the realization of marketplace success.

48. Management Of Bipolar Disorder - September 15, 2000 - American Family Physician Management of bipolar disorder. bipolar disorder is characterized by variations in mood, from elation and/or irritability to depression. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000915/1343.html

Advanced Search Management of Bipolar Disorder KIM S. GRISWOLD, M.D., M.P.H., and LINDA F. PESSAR, M.D. State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York A patient information handout on bipolar disorder, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 1357. This article exemplifies the AAFP 2000 Annual Clinical Focus on mental health. Bipolar disorder most commonly is diagnosed in persons between 18 and 24 years of age. The clinical presentations of this disorder are broad and include mania, hypomania and psychosis. Frequently associated comorbid conditions include substance abuse and anxiety disorders. Patients with acute mania must be evaluated urgently. Effective mood stabilizers include lithium, valproic acid and carbamazepine. A comprehensive management program, including collaboration between the patient's family physician and psychiatrist, should be implemented to optimize medical care. (Am Fam Physician 2000;62:1343-53, 1357-8.) B ipolar disorder is characterized by variations in mood, from elation and/or irritability to depression. This disorder can cause major disruptions in family, social and occupational life. Bipolar I disorder is defined as episodes of full mania alternating with episodes of major depression. Patients with mania often exhibit disregard for danger and engage in high-risk behaviors such as promiscuous sexual activity, increased spending, violence, substance abuse and driving while intoxicated.

49. After The Diet--Helping Humans Overcome Eating Problems Resources on nutrition and stressrelated problems, including eating disorders, weight management, PCOS, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder. http://www.afterthediet.com

After the Diet™ Helping Humans Overcome Eating Problems Ayudando a Personas con Problemas Alimentarios "I learned that if I didn't respect and care for my body...I'd have no place to live." ~~After the Diet client Visit Our English Home Page Visit Our Spanish Home Page/Visite Nuestra Página Principal Español More About Us What's New ... Contact Us Join the After the Diet Network mailing list Email: P.O. Box 11985, Glendale, AZ 85318-1985 Phone: 623-486-0737 Fax: 253-559-2561 Last updated: April 2, 2004 Who Are We?/¿Quiénes Somos? After the Diet™ is dedicated to helping humans overcome eating problems. We emphasize the word "human" because there is no such thing as perfect eating. When the pursuit of perfection becomes the focus of life, we lose the ability to be productive, loving, and involved in the world around us. We prefer to put the focus on a balance between healthy eating, exercise, and relationships with others. After the Diet™ se dedica a ayudando a problemas con problemas alimentarios. Ponemos énfasis en la palabra "humano" porque no existe una manera de comer perfectamente. Cuando perfección es el foco de la vida, se nos perdemos la habilidad de estar productivos, amorosos, y interesados en el mundo alrededor nosotros. Preferimos poner el foco en balance entre comer sanamente, actividad, y relaciones con otros. Our Philosophy/Nuestra Filosofía We are more than a place to learn about food!

50. Bipolar - Do You Know It? - Signs And Symptoms bipolar disorder Signs and Symptoms. What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder? bipolar disorder is often difficult to recognize and diagnose. http://www.nmha.org/bipolar/public/signs.cfm

About Us News Advocacy Mental Health Information ... Affiliate Network Bipolar Disorder - Signs and Symptoms What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is often difficult to recognize and diagnose. It causes a person to have a high level of energy, grandiose thoughts or ideas, and impulsive or reckless behavior. These symptoms may feel good to a person, which may lead to denial that there is a problem. Another reason bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose is that its symptoms may appear to be part of another illness or attributed to other problems, such as substance abuse, poor school performance, or trouble in the workplace. Symptoms of mania The symptoms of mania, which can last up to three months if untreated, include: Campaign home Public Introduction Treatment Resources Questionnaire PSA Directors/Media News Release PSA Campaign Bipolar Disorder FAQs Bipolar Survey ... Print Ads Excessive energy, activity, restlessness, racing thoughts and rapid talking Denial that anything is wrong Extreme "high" or euphoric feelings — a person may feel "on top of the world" and nothing, including bad news or tragic events, can change this "happiness."

51. NMHA MHIC Factsheet: Bipolar Disorder bipolar disorder Bipolar Public Service Campaign What is bipolar disorder? bipolar disorder is treatable, and recovery is possible.”. http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/76.cfm

Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Public Service Campaign What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is an illness involving one or more episodes of serious mania and depression. The illness causes a person’s mood to swing from excessively “high” and/or irritable to sad and hopeless, with periods of a normal mood in between. More than 2 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood and continues throughout life. It is often not recognized as an illness and people who have it may suffer needlessly for years. Bipolar disorder can be extremely distressing and disruptive for those who have this disease, their spouses, family members, friends and employers. Although there is no known cure, bipolar disorder is treatable, and recovery is possible. Individuals with bipolar disorder have successful relationships and meaningful jobs. The combination of medications and psychotherapy helps the vast majority of people return to productive, fulfilling lives. “Bipolar disorder is treatable, and recovery is possible.”

52. Direct Counseling Solutions - Ecounseling, Mediation, Advocacy Online ecounseling, mediation, and advocacy for women and at-risk youths. Self-esteem, dependency, parenting, educational advocacy, ADHD, and bipolar disorder issues. http://www.directcounselingsolutions.com/

Direct Counseling Solutions Advantages of Using Our Services Clients choose the time and place that is best for them to relay the challenges and issues they are facing Coaching services can be performed by e-mail or telephone Legislative research, letters, and telephone calls/conferences are made for those in need of advocacy/mediation services Educational and business consultations are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the client Our goal is to assist individuals in overcoming dependent and self-defeating lifestyle patterns. Through counseling and behavior modification techniques one can gain an awareness of why and how their present behaviors and personal interactions may actually be sabotaging their desired success and happiness.

53. Www.patientcenters.com -- Welcome To Patient-Centered Guides Bipolar Disorders C The PatientCentered Guides bipolar disorders Center is for families of children or adolescents living with a bipolar disorder. http://www.patientcenters.com/bipolar/

Catalog Patient Centers Home This center has been created especially for parents of a child with a bipolar disorder and for adolescents with bipolar disorders. This Month's Articles Archived Articles Alternatives to Insurance. No matter where you live, there are alternatives to expensive medical care. This article looks at sources of free or low-cost health care, medical savings accounts, charitable programs run by pharmaceutical companies, doctor's samples, mail-order medications with lower prices, clinical trials, and miscellaneous discounts. Early Intervention. If your child is diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a preschooler, he should be eligible for early intervention services. This article describes the process of getting evaluated and getting services. Evaluating Supplements, Herbs, and Vitamins. It's just as important to be a smart consumer about supplements as it is with traditional medicine. How can you assess claims about supplements, herbal remedies, vitamins, and minerals? Thought Errors. Some types of thinking common to those with bipolar disorders are irrational and difficult for others to understand. There are techniques for understanding and changing these thinking errors. Resources Advocacy and support groups Books and publications Web sites Related conditions and symptoms ... Contact Customer Service

54. Thabigdaddy's Homepage Includes information on dealing with bipolar disorder, abuse, and obesity. Photos and mental health links provided. http://www.thabigdaddy.com

Free Web site hosting - Freeservers.com Web Hosting - GlobalServers.com Choose an ISP NetZero High Speed Internet ... Dial up $14.95 or NetZero Internet Service $9.95 Welcome to my homepage I hope you have a nice visit. I'm thabigdaddy online a.k.a. Matthew in real life. This is my personal homepage that deals will deal with everything that is thabigdaddy . Some of the topics may be a little touchy (i.e. abuse, mental illness), but nothing pornographic. Besides you really don't want to see me naked. If you like what you see or have a comment send me some mail. If not go on your way. Right now I'm a college student attending American Continental University. I'm studying Computers and business. I love all things computer and technology related. Most times my nose is in my monitor or a book or magazine related to computers. I currently live in Erie, Pa, but will be moving out to Edinboro, Pa in the near future. As you may have realized I have a mental illness. There is more on that under my life story link at the top. I'm disabled and trying to recover from my illness to be able to succeed in life. I'm not doing too bad with that right now, but I still have a ways to go. It would help if I was on Social Security, but apparently I'm too young to be disabled. At least that's what our government keeps telling me. What a bunch of crap, but that's government. I have a good deal of gripes so you'll probably see a page of my thoughts soon. It should be interesting. If I find the time I'll also be adding a movie review page. Well I guess that's the basics. If you want to talk send

55. Www.patientcenters.com -- Bipolar Disorders Center -- Resources The PatientCentered Guides bipolar disorders Center is for families of children or adolescents living with a bipolar disorder. bipolar disorders Center. http://www.patientcenters.com/bipolar/news/resources.html

PATIENT-CENTERED GUIDES Catalog Patient Centers Home Bipolar Disorders Center Home Resources The following excerpt is taken from Bipolar Disorders: A Guide to Helping Children and Adolescents Advocacy and support groups Books and publications Web sites Related conditions and symptoms ... Public mental health agencies This list includes support and advocacy organizations, as well as books, pamphlets, videos, and online resources on topics related to bipolar disorders, related conditions, special-needs parenting, sibling issues, insurance and healthcare, and medications. Advocacy and support groups United States Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) Meyer 3-181, 600 North Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21287-7381 Phone: (410) 955-4647 The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) ll87 Wilmette Avenue, #33l Wilmette, IL 6009l Phone: (847) 256-8525 Fax: (847) 920-9310 Email: cabf@bpkids.org A parent-led group providing education, support, and advocacy for children, adolescents, families and professionals. Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 1021 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2971

56. Neuroscience For Kids - Bipolar Disorder What is bipolar disorder? Once properly diagnosed and treated, people with BD can lead productive lives. Symptoms of bipolar disorder? http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/bipolar.html

Bipolar Disorder "It seems as though my mind has slowed down and burned out to the point of being virtually useless. I [am] haunt[ed] with the total, the desperate hopelessness of it all." "Ideas are fast...all shyness disappears...people, things become intensely interesting...unbelievable feelings of ease, power, well-being...you can do anything." "The fast ideas become too fast and there are far too many...overwhelming confusion replaces clarity...everything is now against the grain...you are irritable, angry, uncontrollable, and trapped." What is Bipolar Disorder? These quotations describe bipolar disorder (BD), an illness characterized by extreme changes in mood, behavior and energy levels. Also called manic-depressive illness, BD affects approximately 1.2% of the population . Men and women are equally likely to develop BD. The disorder does tend to run in families and the rate of BD in identical twins is higher than that in fraternal (non-identical twins). Nevertheless, the specific genetic defect has not yet been identified and it is likely that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to BD. The first bipolar episode often occurs in adolescence or early adulthood and may be triggered by a traumatic event such as the death of a family member. In between episodes, many people are symptom-free, while others are never free of symptoms. Once properly diagnosed and treated, people with BD can lead productive lives.

57. Geodon - Ziprasidone - Antipsychotic Medication - Pfizer Profile of the medication, which was approved in the U.S. in 2001 for treatment of both 'positive' and 'negative' symptoms of schizophrenia, and is also used for psychotic features of bipolar disorder. http://bipolar.about.com/library/meds/bl-meds-geodon.htm

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58. Stanford Bipolar Disorders Clinic Our research focuses on identifying biological markers of bipolar disorder (manic depressive illness), which can be used to predict medication treatment http://www.stanford.edu/group/bipolar.clinic/

Email: Stanford Bipolar Disorders Last update August 7, 2003 by Andrea Alarcon Developed and written by Connie Moore Strong . Designed by Muneera Spence Produced by Stanford University Media Solutions. This website is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. For immediate attention or if this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

59. Stanford Bipolar Disorders Clinic: What Is Bipolar Disorder? Also known as manic depressive illness, bipolar disorder is characterized by severe and disabling highs (mania) and lows (depression). http://www.stanford.edu/group/bipolar.clinic/what_is/

Also known as manic depressive illness, bipolar disorder is characterized by severe and disabling highs (mania) and lows (depression). Affecting 2.2 million Americans, this illness typically begins in adolescence or early adulthood and continues throughout life, with 80% of patients experiencing multiple manic episodes and 15% ending their lives in suicide. However, effective medical treatments are available, and new research is constantly expanding the range of possible treatment options. With proper medication, most people with bipolar disorders are able to lead normal, productive lives. Bipolar Disorder is distinguished from Major Depressive Disorder by the presence of manic or hypomanic episodes. It is distinguished from Schizoaffective Disorder by the absence of psychotic symtoms (such as delusions, halucinations) during periods of stable mood. Bipolar Disorder is really a spectrum of disorders. Bipolar I disorder is characterized by a history of at least one manic episode, and (usually) depressive episodes. Bipolar II disorder is characterized by hypomanic episodes alternating with depressive episodes. Cyclothymia is characterized by highs which fulfil some but not all criteria for hypomania and lows which fulfil some but not all criteria for depression. Take the Mood Disorders Questionnaire If your answers indicate the possibility of bipolar disorder and you would like to participate in research, please contact the Stanford Bipolar Clinic at (650) 498-9111 or

60. Bipolar Disorder - The Mercurial Mind Mental Health Net 4Stars! 8/16/98. What does bipolar disorder feel like? How do mental health professionals determine whether or not you have bipolar disorder? http://home.att.net/~mercurial-mind/

What does bipolar disorder feel like? How does manic depression affect the lives of people who have it, and those who care about them? How do mental health professionals determine whether or not you have bipolar disorder? Finally, the answers to these questions and more, in plain language. Studies say that 1% of the world's population has bipolar disorder. That leaves the other 99% wondering why the heck we're so moody, angry, sad, explosive, tearful, etc. We are a mystery to the majority of people on this planet. This situation can leave the bipolar person feeling very lonely and alienated, and the people in their lives confused, hurt, and angry. I hope that this site will help a few people reach better understanding of themselves or someone they care about. I GO TO EXTREMES Billy Joel Introduction I'm a forty-something woman who has been diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder, Type One. My depressions are profoundly deep, and I have moderately severe manic attacks. I was initially diagnosed when I was 35, and at the age of 39, I was declared disabled by this condition. Although bipolar disorder can be successfully treated with medications, I've never had much success maintaining a middle ground. Most of the time, I'm either manic, depressed, or both simultaneously. I am also a "rapid cycler," meaning that I can bounce from a depressed state to a manic one and back several times within a year. There are all kinds of resources on the internet which are available to tell you, from a medical perspective, what bipolar disorder is. I'm not going to try to re-invent the wheel - I'll leave the medical stuff to the professionals. My goal in writing this page is to share how this illness affects me as an individual. How does it feel? What impact does it have on my relationships and other aspects of my life? If even one fellow sufferer comes away from these pages feeling a little less alone, I'll have accomplished something meaningful. Please keep in mind that these are strictly my personal experiences, observations and feelings. Others with bipolar disorder may have very different experiences with their illness.

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