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Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression
Largest study of its kind also found ties to schizophrenia, bipolar disorders (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Five Major Psychiatric Disorders Share Genetic Link
Five common psychiatric disorders - bipolar disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia - have been found to have the same genetic risk factors. Specifically, two variations in genes play a role in the balance of calcium in brain cells and are a common factor in a few of these disorders, and may be a goal for new treatments... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Genetics Source Type: news

Study Finds Genetic Risk Factors Shared by 5 Psychiatric Disorders
A large genetic study has identified common glitches involved in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, major depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By GINA KOLATA Tags: Genetics and Heredity DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Schizophrenia Mental Health and Disorders Bipolar Disorder Autism Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Source Type: news

Five disorders from depression to autism share a genetic link, which could pave way for new treatments
Autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia share a common genetic root, say scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Five psychiatric disorders 'linked'
Autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia all share several genetic risk factors, according to a major study. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Brain functional connectivity differs between unipolar and bipolar depression
Patients with bipolar depression differ from their peers with unipolar depression in having stronger functional connectivity in the right posterior cingulate cortex, US study findings indicate. (Source: MedWire News - Bipolar Disorder)
Source: MedWire News - Bipolar Disorder - February 28, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Study points to "shared biology" between 5 psychiatric disorders
Autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia subject of study that may change how we understand, treat illness (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - February 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

5 Psych Disorders Have Common Genetics (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia share common genetic underpinnings -- despite differences in symptoms and course of disease, researchers discovered. (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - February 28, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Five 'mental disorders' may have genetic links
Conclusion This study suggests that autism, ADHD, clinical depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia may have common genetic risk factors. The five conditions examined in this study were selected on the basis of the availability of a large genetic data set. It is unclear at this stage whether other relatively common mental health conditions (such as anxiety disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder) are also affected by these genetic variations, or whether there is overlap with other conditions. Perhaps most importantly, these variations cannot on their own predict or explain the development of autism, ADHD, depressi...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Genetics/stem cells Mental health Source Type: news

Abilify (aripiprazole) tablets, orodispersible tablets and oral solution - Otsuka and Bristol-Myers Squibb - revised SPC
Source: eMC (electronic Medicines Compendium) Area: Other Library Updates > SPC Changes As a result of the new paediatric indication, section 1 has been updated to include an inverted black triangle with an asterisk (*) which signifies that: * Intensive monitoring is requested only when used for the recently-licensed indication extension to paediatric patients. Section 4.1 Therapeutic indications now includes additional/new indications for use as below: ABILIFY is indicated for the treatment up to 12 weeks of moderate to severe manic episodes in Bipolar 1 Disorder in adolescents aged 13 ...
Source: NeLM - Mental Health - February 28, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Bipolar and Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are common among people who have bipolar disorder. They most often come as part of agitated depression. Here are tips and techniques from experts on dealing with panic attacks. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - February 28, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Dyspepsia
is best known as an upset stomach or acid indigestion. More ... (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - February 28, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Calbindin‐D28k and calretinin in chicken inner retina during postnatal development and neuroplasticity by dim red light
Abstract Members of the family of calcium binding proteins (CBPs) are involved in the buffering of calcium (Ca2+) by regulating how Ca2+ can operate within synapses or more globally in the entire cytoplasm and they are present in a particular arrangement in all types of retinal neurons. Calbindin D28k and calretinin belong to the family of CBPs and they are mainly co‐expressed with other CBPs. Calbindin D28k is expressed in doubles cones, bipolar cells and in a subpopulation of amacrine and ganglion neurons. Calretinin is present in horizontal cells as well as in a subpopulation of amacrine and ganglion neurons. Both pro...
Source: Journal of Neurobiology - February 28, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Fosser Nicolás Sebastián, Ronco Laura, Bejarano Alejandro, Paganelli Alejandra R., Ríos Hugo Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Five psychiatric disorders genetically linked
Study shows potential for new class of psychotropic drugsRelated items from OnMedicaFamily link between autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia New gene identified linked to autismPush for more genetic testing on the NHSGuidance issued on mental healthMental and physical healthcare should be integrated (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 28, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Increased Prolactin Concentrations in a Patient with Bipolar Disorder [Clinical Case Study]
(Source: Clinical Chemistry)
Source: Clinical Chemistry - February 28, 2013 Category: Chemistry Authors: Schmidt, M., Sofronescu, A., Short, B., Nahas, Z., Zhu, Y. Tags: Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Case Study Source Type: research

Bipolar disorder associated with increased hypertension risk
Taiwanese individuals with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk for hypertension when compared with the general population, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Bipolar Disorder)
Source: MedWire News - Bipolar Disorder - February 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Brain functional connectivity differs between unipolar and bipolar depression
Patients with bipolar depression differ from their peers with unipolar depression in having stronger functional connectivity in the right posterior cingulate cortex, US study findings indicate. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)
Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry - February 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Bipolar disorder associated with increased hypertension risk
Taiwanese individuals with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk for hypertension when compared with the general population, research shows. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)
Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry - February 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Finding Value In Depression And Mania
It gets really interesting when we look at the relationship between how much people value the experiences and how well they understand and function during them. Those who value the experiences and search for meaning in them function far better than those who only seek to make the experiences go away.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - February 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tom Wootton Tags: Depression Evolutionary Psychology Psychiatry Resilience bipolar disorder Bipolar in order mania Tom Wootton Source Type: news

Calcium channel risk allele linked to executive function in bipolar disorder
Researchers have found an allele in a voltage-gated calcium gene that is associated with an increased risk for poor executive function in patients with bipolar disorder. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)
Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry - February 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Calcium channel risk allele linked to executive function in bipolar disorder
Researchers have found an allele in a voltage-gated calcium gene that is associated with an increased risk for poor executive function in patients with bipolar disorder. (Source: MedWire News - Bipolar Disorder)
Source: MedWire News - Bipolar Disorder - February 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Suicide in prisoners with bipolar disorder and other psychiatric disorders: a systematic review
ConclusionsAlthough bipolar disorder is associated with suicide and non‐fatal suicidal behavior in prisoners, further research is necessary to confirm any associations and mediating mechanisms. (Source: Bipolar Disorders)
Source: Bipolar Disorders - February 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Seena Fazel, Achim Wolf, John R Geddes Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Methylphenidate in mania project (MEMAP): study protocol of an international randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study on the initial treatment of acute mania with methylphenidate
We present here the study protocol of a trial intended to study the efficacy and safety of methylphenidate in the initial treatment of acute mania. Methods: A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will be conducted in 88 bipolar inpatients with acute mania. Male and female patients older than 18 years will be randomised to treatment with either methylphenidate (20 to 40 mg/day) or placebo for 2.5 days, given once or twice daily. The main outcome measure is the reduction in the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) after 2.5 days of treatment. Other outcome measures include the Positive and Neg...
Source: BMC Psychiatry - Latest articles - February 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michael KlugeUlrich HegerlChristian SanderJens DietzelRoland MerglIstvan BitterKoen DemyttenaereRicardo GusmãoAna Gonzalez-PintoVictor SolaEduard VietaGeorg JuckelUlrich ZimmermannMichael BauerPascal SienaertSónia QuintãoMarc-Andreas EdelCsilla BolyosJ Source Type: research

Hypomanic Episode as a First Presentation of a Large B-cell Lymphoma
This case report describes a cachectic patient with a first hypomanic episode, hypercortisolism and a newly diagnosed large B-cell lymphoma. Hypercortisolism, causing the manic symptoms, may be explained due to low leptin levels as a result of cancer cachexia and fasting. Patients with cancer frequently have psychiatric complications, but manic symptoms are rare. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a patient with a lymphoma presenting with manic symptoms without any cerebral abnormalities. (Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - February 27, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Olde Engberink, R. H. G., Knippels, M. C. J., Pijpers, E. Tags: Case Report Case Reports Source Type: research

Generics May Help Close Medicare Gap Coverage in Mentally IllGenerics May Help Close Medicare Gap Coverage in Mentally Ill
Providing Medicare patients who have schizophrenia and bipolar disorder generic drug gap coverage saves money and improves health outcomes, new research shows. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

How to Talk to Crazy People
Many different types of people, for many different reasons, read memoirs about mental illness. Some may be suffering from an illness themselves and are looking for guidance or inspiration. Some may have questions as a result of their friend’s or family member’s suffering. Others may be professionals in the mental health field. Then there are those who simply find such stories interesting. Donna Kakonge’s How to Talk to Crazy People is a memoir that will appeal to all such readers. Kakonge says that the book contains her “own babble through sixteen breakdowns over a five and a half year period.” The memoir is brok...
Source: Psych Central - February 26, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joseph Maldonado, MS Tags: Bipolar Book Reviews General Medications Personal Stories Personality Becoming A Journalist Breakdowns Brief Glimpse Crazy People Dime A Dozen Family Member Frankness Half Year Many Different Reasons Many Different Types Me Source Type: news

Social cognition and interaction training (SCIT) for outpatients with bipolar disorder
Conclusion: This trial provides preliminary evidence that SCIT is feasible and may improve social cognition for bipolar and schizoaffective outpatients. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - February 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: G. Lahera, A. Benito, J.M. Montes, A. Fernández-Liria, C.M. Olbert, D.L. Penn Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research

The sick role, illness cognitions and outcomes in bipolar disorder
Abstract: Objective: In some individuals, recovery from episodes of mental illness may be impeded by maladaptive illness beliefs and behaviors. For individuals with chronic illness, acceptance of its presence and consequences is necessary to seek appropriate treatment, adjust their lifestyle, and adhere to recommended management strategies. Some have difficulty adjusting out of the sick role or develop a degree of illness investment. The Illness Cognitions Scale (ICS) is a 17-item validated scale that measures cognitive factors associated with the sick role. We conducted analyses to test the hypothesis that there may be an...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - February 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Michael Berk, Lesley Berk, Seetal Dodd, Paul B. Fitzgerald, Anthony R. de Castella, Sacha Filia, Kate Filia, Alan J.M. Brnabic, Katarina Kelin, William Montgomery, Jayashri Kulkarni, Lesley Stafford Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in drug-naïve bipolar II disorder patients before and after twelve week pharmacological intervention
Conclusions: In drug-naïve BP II patients, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was significantly lower than that observed before in BP I patients. However, medications use was also associated with an increased risk of metabolic disturbance, although the impact was lesser. Clinical evidence suggests that metabolism and emotion homeostasis might share common mechanisms. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - February 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Mei Hung Chi, Hui Hua Chang, Nian-Sheng Tzeng, San-Yuan Huang, Kuei-Ru Chou, Hsin Chun Tsai, Yen Kuang Yang, Ru-Band Lu, Po See Chen Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Quality of life among patients with bipolar disorder in primary care versus community mental health settings
This study aimed to explore the correlates of HRQOL across treatment settings using baseline data from a multisite, randomized controlled trial for adults with bipolar disorder.Methods: HRQOL was measured using the SF-12 physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) composite scale scores. Independent sample t-tests were calculated to compare differences in HRQOL between settings. Multivariate regression models then examined the effect of treatment setting on HRQOL, adjusting for covariate demographic factors, mood symptoms (Internal State Scale), hazardous drinking (AUDIT-C), and substance abuse.Results: A total of 384 enrolled partici...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - February 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Christopher J. Miller, Kristen M. Abraham, Laura A. Bajor, Zongshan Lai, Hyungjin Myra Kim, Kristina M. Nord, David E. Goodrich, Mark S. Bauer, Amy M. Kilbourne Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Sleep disturbances in bipolar disorder during remission
Conclusions: Psychological interventions aimed at encouraging the adoption of more stable sleep and daily routines might be helpful in helping individuals with BD cope more efficiently with some of these complaints. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - February 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Julie St-Amand, Martin D. Provencher, Lynda Bélanger, Charles M. Morin Tags: Preliminary Communications Source Type: research

Age of onset and the prospectively observed course of illness in bipolar disorder
Conclusions: An early age of onset conveys, to a modest degree, a poorer prognosis as expressed in more depressive morbidity. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - February 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: William Coryell, Jess Fiedorowicz, Andrew C. Leon, Jean Endicott, Martin B. Keller Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Is bipolar disorder a risk factor for HIV infection?
This study analyses the relationship between sexual behaviors among MDQ positive and MDQ negative patients and its influence in HIV infection, and the impact of HIV diagnosis in both groups. Two hundred outpatients from a specialized clinic for HIV-care located in Walter Cantídio's University Hospital in Fortaleza, Brazil answered to a demographic questionnaire, the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) and a sexual behavior questionnaire based on Behavioral Surveillance Surveys (BSS). Fifteen percent (N=30) of all HIV positive patients were MDQ+. The MDQ+ group was more likely to: be or have been married, have offspring, hav...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - February 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: C.M.F. Ribeiro, W.S. Gurgel, J.R.G. Luna, K.J.N. Matos, F.G.M. Souza Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Borderline Personality Afflicts all Races and Both Genders
Current statistics imply that Borderline Personality Disorder is more common in (White)females, but men and other races also suffer with BPD. Many government sites have little to no current BPD data, and none regarding BPD in men, nor comparative stats for Blacks, Hispanics and more. It's (respectfully) time for HHS to get current with mental health concerns.read more (Source: Psychology Today Personality Center)
Source: Psychology Today Personality Center - February 26, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Melody T. McCloud, M.D. Tags: Health Personality Psychiatry adult population bipolar disorder Borderline Personality Disorder BPD Brandon Marshall CDC chaos clinical analyses commit suicide DBT education alliance eggshells emotional instability emotiona Source Type: news

Cognitive impairments in bipolar disorder 'stable'
Impaired cognitive function among bipolar disorder patients seems to be stable over time, suggesting it is an enduring feature of the condition, show the results of a longitudinal study. (Source: MedWire News - Bipolar Disorder)
Source: MedWire News - Bipolar Disorder - February 26, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Imaging Symptoms and Syndromes: Similarities and Differences Between Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Convergent genetic, neuroimaging, and clinical evidence indicate both overlap and discontinuity between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Varieties of thought disorder and various impairments of language can be features of either or both, although the classically described disruptions of speech differ in each syndrome. The extent to which common and distinct neural mechanisms underlie these symptoms and syndromes remains unclear. This current issue of Biological Psychiatry includes two papers that suggest how brain imaging could offer a greater understanding of the biologic basis of symptoms in these disorders. Jamadar e...
Source: Biological Psychiatry - February 26, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Holly L. Redpath, Deborah Cooper, Stephen M. Lawrie Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

Differential engagement of the fronto-limbic network during emotion processing distinguishes bipolar and borderline personality disorder
alhoun & P Das (Source: Molecular Psychiatry)
Source: Molecular Psychiatry - February 26, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G S MalhiM TaniousK FritzC M CoulstonD M BarghK L PhanV CalhounP Das Source Type: research

Act Depressed and You Will Feel Depressed
When you are in a moderate depressive episode, what you do is often the key to how you feel. Here are 6 things to do that can increase your depression or drop you from feeling better to feeling worse again. Tongue in cheek, the list tells why these 6 behaviors are likely to make your depression deepen. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - February 26, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

What Are Specifiers?
A brief look at specifiers and how they are used to focus the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - February 26, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Comparison of visually estimated blood loss with direct hemoglobin measurement in multilevel spine surgery.
CONCLUSION: Estimated blood loss exceeded measured blood loss by 40% on average. The likely etiology of this discrepancy relates to the inability to visually determine Hb concentration of sanguineous solutions in suction canisters and surgical sponges. Ramifications of excessive bleeding estimates include unnecessary transfusion and overadministration of intravenous fluids, both of which may have deleterious effects. PMID: 23438094 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Transfusion)
Source: Transfusion - February 26, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: Guinn NR, Broomer BW, White W, Richardson W, Hill SE Tags: Transfusion Source Type: research

Modulating the secondary electron emission coefficient at the base-collector interface of the plasma bipolar junction transistor
B. Li, T. J. Houlahan, Jr., C. J. Wagner, and J. G. Eden Temporally and spatially-resolved images of the visible emission generated by the gas phase collector of an npn plasma bipolar junction transistor (PBJT) demonstrate the ability of the emitter-base (EB) bias to modulate the effective secondary electron emission coefficient, gamma, at the base-collec ... [Appl. Phys. Lett. 102, 083502 (2013)] published Mon Feb 25, 2013. (Source: Applied Physics Letters)
Source: Applied Physics Letters - February 25, 2013 Category: Physics Source Type: research

Cognitive impairments in bipolar disorder 'stable'
Impaired cognitive function among bipolar disorder patients seems to be stable over time, suggesting it is an enduring feature of the condition, show the results of a longitudinal study. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)
Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry - February 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Depression links PTSD to life quality in bipolar disorder
The association between post-traumatic stress disorder and mental health-related quality of life among individuals with bipolar disorder may be mediated by depressive symptoms, the results of a US study indicate. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)
Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry - February 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

A Prospective Study Comparing the Sensed R Wave in Bipolar and Extended Bipolar Configurations: The PropR Study
ConclusionsThere is no difference in the detection of VF between EBP or TBP configurations in patients undergoing ICD implantation. (Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE)
Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - February 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: ANEESH V. TOLAT, MELISSA WOICIECHOWSKI, ROSEMARIE KAHR, JOSEPH DELL'ORFANO, ELLISON BERNS, BRUCE BERNSTEIN, NEAL LIPPMAN Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Manic symptoms associated with pregabalin in a patient with conversion disorder
(Source: Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences)
Source: Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences - February 25, 2013 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Takayuki Yukawa, Yutaro Suzuki, Naoki Fukui, Masataka Otake, Takuro Sugai, Toshiyuki Someya Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

A systematic review of the evidence on the treatment of rapid cycling bipolar disorder
Conclusion: The literature examining the pharmacological treatment of rapid cycling is still sparse and therefore there is no clear consensus with respect to its optimal pharmacological management. Clinical trials specifically studying rapid cycling are needed in order to unravel the appropriate management of rapid cycling bipolar disorder. (Source: Bipolar Disorders)
Source: Bipolar Disorders - February 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Konstantinos N Fountoulakis, Dimitrios Kontis, Xenia Gonda, Lakshmi N Yatham Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Aripiprazole for the treatment of pediatric bipolar I disorder: a 30‐week, randomized, placebo‐controlled study
Conclusions: Aripiprazole 10 mg/day and 30 mg/day were superior to placebo and generally well tolerated in pediatric subjects with bipolar I disorder up to 30 weeks. Despite the benefits of treatment, completion rates were low in all treatment arms. (Source: Bipolar Disorders)
Source: Bipolar Disorders - February 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Robert L Findling, Christoph U Correll, Margaretta Nyilas, Robert A Forbes, Robert D McQuade, Na Jin, Svetlana Ivanova, Raymond Mankoski, William H Carson, Gabrielle A Carlson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Treatment of youth with bipolar disorder: long‐term versus maintenance
(Source: Bipolar Disorders)
Source: Bipolar Disorders - February 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jeffrey A Welge, Melissa P DelBello Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Safety first
(Source: Bipolar Disorders)
Source: Bipolar Disorders - February 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Graham J Emslie Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

The relationship between clinical outcomes and quality of life in first‐episode mania: a longitudinal analysis
Conclusions: Our observation that QoL in patients who have recently experienced an episode of mania can be relatively preserved offers hope, both for healthcare providers and for those newly diagnosed. Further, that severity of depressive symptoms even in the early stages of the disease was the consistent predictor of QoL suggests that depressive symptoms need to be aggressively treated to improve QoL. (Source: Bipolar Disorders)
Source: Bipolar Disorders - February 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Erin E Michalak, Ivan J Torres, David J Bond, Raymond W Lam, Lakshmi N Yatham Tags: Original Article Source Type: research