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Bipolar disorder is not a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated mood, clinically referred to as mania. Individuals who experience manic episodes also commonly experience depressive episodes or symptoms, or mixed episodes in which features of both mania and depression are present at the same time. These episodes are normally separated by periods of normal mood, but in some patients, depression and mania may rapidly alternate, known as rapid cycling. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Bipolar disorder is sometimes a cyclic illness where people have manic episodes followed by depressed episodes.
• --The main categories of bipolar disorder are: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymia, and Bipolar Disorder NOS (Not Otherwise Specified).
• --Bipolar disorder cannot be cured; treatment focuses on effective management of acute episodes and prevention of further episodes.

5 Great Resources on Bipolar Disorder

• eMedicine: Bipolar Affective Disorder
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Bipolar Disorder
• Mental Health America (MHA): Factsheet: Bipolar Disorder
• Mayo Clinic: Bipolar Disorder
• MedlinePlus: Bipolar Disorder

5 Latest Headlines on Bipolar Disorder

• More Bipolar Disorder News from Topix

What is Bipolar Disorder?

• Wikipedia: Bipolar disorder
• MedicineNet: What is Bipolar Disorder?
• TeensHealth: Bipolar Disorder What is it?
• Internet Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder
• eMedTV: Comprehensive Bipolar Information

What Are The Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?

• MedicineNet: Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
• Mayo Clinic: Bipolar Disorder Signs and Symptoms
• WebMD: Understanding Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
• Family Doctor: What are Some of the Signs of Bipolar Disorder?
• eHow: How to Recognize the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

What Are The Causes and Complications of Bipolar Disorder?

• MedicineNet: What Causes Bipolar Disorder
• Mayo Clinic: Bipolar Disorder Causes
• WebMD: Causes of Bipolar Disorder - The Basics
• HealthScout: Causes and Risk Factors of Bipolar Disorder

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Bipolar Disorder?

• MedicineNet: How Bipolar Disorder is Treated
• Mayo Clinic: Bipolar Disorder Treatment
• Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Bipolar Disorder Treatment Overview
• WebMD: Bipolar Disorder Medications
• Family Doctor: How is Bipolar Disorder Treated?
• eMedTV: Bipolar Disorder Treatment: An Overview

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Bipolar Disorder?

• Yourfamilyclinic: A Holistic Approach for Treating Manic Depressive Disorders
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Interpersonal Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Family Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Bipolar Disorder?

• MedicineNet: What is the course of Bipolar Disorder?
• HealthCentral: Bipolar Disorder - What is the Prognosis?
• WrongDiagnosis: Prognosis of Bipolar Disorder | Types of Bipolar Disorder
• Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Forms of Bipolar Disorder

How Do You Prevent Bipolar Disorder?

• Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Can Bipolar Disorder be Prevented?
• PsychCentral: Prevention of Bipolar Disorder
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Bipolar Disorder Prevention
• eMedicineHealth: Bipolar Disorder Prevention

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Bipolar Disorder

• WebMD: Bursts of Normal - Riding the Bipolar Rollercoaster Personal Story
• Revolution Health: Personal Stories on Bipolar Disorder
• Bipolar Hope: Community for People Who Have Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
• Revolution Health: Community Posts on Bipolar Disorder
• Bipolar Central: Blog For Supporters Of Loved Ones With Bipolar Disorder
• Bipolar Resources Blog: A Community Blog For People Who Have Loved Ones With Bi-Polar
• HelpGuide: Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Foundations and Support Groups on Bipolar Disorder

• DBSA: Bipolar Resources
• WebMD: Bipolar Disorder Support Group
• Official Site: Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
• Official Site: Meehl Foundation

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Bipolar Disorder

• eHealth Forum: Bipolar Disorder Forums
• Bipolar World: Moderated Chats on Bipolar Disorder
• Daily Strength: Discussion on Bipolar Disorder
• Healthboards: Bipolar Disorder Message Boards
• Revolution Health: Community Posts on Bipolar Disorder

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Bipolar Disorder

• JAMA: Bipolar Disorder Articles
• PubMed Central: Bipolar Disorder Articles
• Google Scholar: Bipolar Disorder Recent Articles

Clinical Trials on Bipolar Disorder

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Bipolar Disorder Open Studies
• CenterWatch: Clinical Trial Listings- Bipolar Disorder

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