27 Jan

Bipolar Disorder, and Society’s Response – New York Times

Bipolar Disorder, and Society's Response
New York Times
To the Editor: Re “My So-Called Bipolar Life,” by Jamie Stiehm (Op-Ed, Jan. 18): Stories of bipolar disorder, like Ms. Stiehm's, resonate with the public and the media. This year, the television series “Homeland” won a Golden Globe award for best TV

27 Jan

Risperidone Effective in Treating Childhood Mania – dailyRx

Risperidone Effective in Treating Childhood Mania
dailyRx
The researchers concluded that risperidone was significantly more effective as the initial treatment for childhood bipolar disorder, and noted that children on this drug treatment were less likely to discontinue. Consult a psychiatrist about treatments

27 Jan

Shelby Tweten Overcomes Bipolar Disorder, Receives Golden Ticket – The Hollywood Gossip


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Shelby Tweten Overcomes Bipolar Disorder, Receives Golden Ticket
The Hollywood Gossip
This Minnesota native was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in March, has suffered from depression since fourth grade and relies on singing with her mother to overcome the worst of her disease. It's an inspiring story and that, along with a strong voice,
Shelby Tweten Battles Bipolar Disorder, Wins Judges Over During 'American Idol PopCrush
Who Is Shelby Lynn Tweten, the Bipolar American Idol Contestant? Season 11 Wetpaint
'American Idol': Shelby Twenten uses 'Idol' dreams to help battle bipolar disorderZap2it.com (blog)
TooFab.com -Fox News -Zeibiz
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27 Jan

‘American Idol’ Recap: Bipolar Teen Wants To Be Known For More Than Disorder – Hollywood Life


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'American Idol' Recap: Bipolar Teen Wants To Be Known For More Than Disorder
Hollywood Life
However, there were a couple people who caught our eye — including 17-year-old Shelby Tweten from Minnesota, who suffers from bipolar disorder. The beautiful teen was diagnosed last year and her one outlet is singing. For her audition, she belted out
'American Idol' recap: The altitude takes effect in AspenLos Angeles Times (blog)
'American Idol' recap: season 11, audition city #4 Denver/AspenAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
'American Idol' Aspen Auditions: 'Fearless' Bipolar Contestant Captures HeartsABC News (blog)
TV Guide -Examiner.com -Baltimore Sun (blog)
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27 Jan

Teen Mom 2’s Jenelle Evans Hospitalized With Kidney Infection, Tweets About … – E! Online


E! Online
Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans Hospitalized With Kidney Infection, Tweets About
E! Online
Evans wrote, "Sooooo I'm guessing ur all watching the fight :/ damn," and, to the one who called her psychotic, she tweeted, "bi polar disorder sweetheart." "Im already emotional right now, and crying for @PBandJenelley_1 right now.

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27 Jan

Barricaded man in Stony Point was off his meds for bipolar disorder, family says – The Journal News | LoHud.com

Barricaded man in Stony Point was off his meds for bipolar disorder, family says
The Journal News | LoHud.com
The fact that Anthony Copicotto – who has bipolar disorder and was off his medication, his family said – dropped the black Airsoft pellet gun to the ground and didn't point it toward the SWAT-trained police officers outside likely saved him from a

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27 Jan

Bipolar is a Family Thing, But That’s Not All Bad – PsychCentral.com (blog)


PsychCentral.com (blog)
Bipolar is a Family Thing, But That's Not All Bad
PsychCentral.com (blog)
It requires lifestyle changes, and for the person who has bipolar disorder to be successful in their treatment, everyone else in the family needs to adopt those lifestyle changes also. This point has hit home especially hard since I found out that I

27 Jan

Broadway musical examining bipolar disorder comes to Jacksonville theater – Florida Times-Union

Broadway musical examining bipolar disorder comes to Jacksonville theater
Florida Times-Union
By Charlie Patton Early in the first act of the musical “Next to Normal,” the character Diana Goodman, who has been under treatment for many years for bipolar disorder, sings “I Miss the Mountains.” It's her way of mourning the dizzying highs and the

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27 Jan

Does It Matter If Newt Gingrich Is Bipolar? – Philadelphia Magazine (blog)

Does It Matter If Newt Gingrich Is Bipolar?
Philadelphia Magazine (blog)
By Liz Spikol 1/24/2012 Comments 0 A couple weeks ago I wrote a strongly worded blog post responding to Gail Sheehy's Daily Beast piece about Newt Gingrich's family history, in which she suggested he could have bipolar disorder.
Prognosis with bipolar label is worsened with drug treatmentExaminer.com

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27 Jan

Lithium For Bipolar Disorder – Pros And Cons Unclear – Medical News Today


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Lithium For Bipolar Disorder – Pros And Cons Unclear
Medical News Today
The most effective long-term treatment for bipolar disorder is lithium. It offers protection against depression and mania and reduces the risk of suicide and short-term mortality. However, according to a study in The Lancet ,safety concerns have made
Oxford Study: Lithium Still Best Long-Term Treatment for BipolarPsychCentral.com
Lithium therapy for bipolar disorder may cause weight gain, thyroid problemsHealthJockey.com

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