A study published in Lancet Neurology is of the opinion that 1 in every 2 adolescents especially between the ages of 10 and 24 suffers from mental disorders such as depression,..
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No blood tests or brain scans can diagnose bipolar disorder. However, a doctor may use tests like these to help rule out other possible causes for your child's..
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During the manic phase, symptoms can include: High level of energy and activity Irritable mood Decreased need for sleep Exaggerated, puffed-up self-esteem ("grandiosity") Rapid or "pressured"..
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A mental health professional diagnoses bipolar disorder based on a person's history and symptoms. The diagnosis is based not just on the current symptoms, but..
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A manic episode is a serious problem requiring immediate treatment. However, a person in a manic episode may not be aware that he or she is sick. Some people with this illness may have to be..
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A combination of medication and talk therapy is most helpful. Often more than one medication is needed to keep the symptoms in check. Mood Stabilizers The best known and oldest..
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If left untreated, a first episode of mania lasts an average of two to four months and a depressive episode up to eight months or longer, but there can be many variations. If the person does..
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There is no way to prevent bipolar disorder, but treatment can prevent manic and depressive episodes or at least reduce their intensity or frequency. Also, if..
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The natural course of bipolar disorder varies, but without treatment, the manic and depressive episodes tend to occur more frequently as people get older, causing..
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Bipolar disorder, which used to be called manic depressive illness or manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by wide mood swings..
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