Bipolar symptoms may begin in teen years

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of teenagers who have experienced mania -- a hallmark of bipolar disorder -- is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a new study. "The traditional wisdom has been that mania begins in your 20s and 30s," said Kathleen Ries Merikangas, the study's lead ...

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Bipolar symptoms may begin in teen years: US study

The number of teenagers who have experienced mania, a hallmark of bipolar disorder, is close to the number of adults estimated to have the mood disorder, suggesting that for many the condition begins during adolescence, according to a US study.

Health Highlights: May 8, 2012

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Being Born in Winter Can Mess With Your Head

The season in which a baby is born apparently influences the risk of developing mental disorders later in life, suggests a large new study.