Being bipolar in Pakistan

I suffer from a disability called bipolar disorder, something that 2.4 per cent of the global population suffers from . For most of us, it is a genetic disease, but there are others who don’t have a family history of it.

New Treatment for Patients with Bipolar I Disorder

LONDON , January 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --First sublingual treatment for moderate to severe manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, one of the leading causes of disability[1] affecting an estimated ...

Henderson Sheriff's case highlights complex, sometimes devastating bipolar disorder

Henderson County Sheriff Rick Davis. / Special to the Pisgah Mountain News National Alliance on Mental Illness, Western Carolina — Offers support, advocacy, education and other help.

Lithium For Bipolar Disorder - Pros And Cons Unclear

The most effective long-term treatment for bipolar disorder is lithium. It offers protection against depression and mania and reduces the risk of suicide and short-term mortality. However, according to a study in The Lancet ,safety concerns have made the use of lithium controversial. The authors examined about 400 articles to research the possible adverse effects of lithium and found ...

Bipolar drug bad effects may be overcome

Young people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia may be spared the side effects of taking medication.