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The parents of Carol Anne Brown are keeping their vow to educate others about the illness they believe led to their daughter's death.

Exclusive savings on ADHD products and much, much more! Start saving today! Q&A: How can I manage my bipolar disorder without meds? UPDATED 2009-06-30 A woman who has been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder asks experts at CNN if there is a way to manage the condition without medications, since she is unable to afford them.

Here's a quick look at some atypical antipsychotics prescribed for young people: Risperidone Risperidone, sold under the trade name Risperdal in the United States and Canada, changes the effects of chemicals in the brain, and is used to treat schizophrenia as well as symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Published Online: July 1, 2009 - 12:00:36 AM PDF Objective: To develop a multiattribute decision model to aid in the selection of preferred medications for the treatment of bipolar disorder.

A long-running study in the United Kingdom has shown for the first time that combined therapy with two of the main drugs for bipolar disorder is better than using either drug alone.

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At the 8th International Conference on Bipolar Disorder this week in Pittsburgh, four distinguished individuals will be honored for their contributions to bipolar disorder research, education and service.

Bipolar is a term you often hear to describe adults who suffer from bouts of depression and mania.

As a result, some doctors say, mental illness, especially bipolar disorder, has been overdiagnosed much the same way attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was in the 1980s.

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lily & Co. knew its product Zyprexa was ineffective for treating dementia when it pressured physicians to prescribe it to seniors from 1999 and 2003, according to a report citing recently unsealed company documents.

The EastEnders are in for a shock when Stacey returns to Albert Square - and she's not looking quite how they remembered.

ADELPHI,A Md. An advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration has voted that a drug used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is safe for use in teenagers.

Bipolar disorder has been the focus of attention in recent years, as a new slew of psychiatric medications have been developed to help treat it.

As a new feature of CNNhealth.com, our team of expert doctors will answer readers' questions.

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration said yesterday that three blockbuster psychiatric drugs appear safe and effective for children and adolescents, despite side effects that can increase the risk of diabetes.

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel is expected to vote Wednesday on whether several powerful but controversial antipsychotic drugs be approved for use by children.

How can I help my bipolar husband not give up hope? Asked by Jodi, Texas My husband's bipolar disorder was diagnosed several years ago.

Experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say antipsychotic medications used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in adults are effective at treating the conditions in children and teens.

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder characterized by long-term mood changes that affects 1.2 percent of the population.

Main Category: Bipolar Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry Article Date: 07 Jun 2009 - 1:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed as depression in over a quarter of cases, a new study suggests.