Bipolar Like Me - In-Depth: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Celebrities Who’ve Had Bipolar Disorder

Monday, October 1st, 2007

Many people around the world suffer from bipolar disorder. But what you may not realize is that many celebrities, inventors, and people throughout history have also had this disorder. Before the 1990s, the disorder was ... Read more... »

Medications for Bipolar Children

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Medication can be an effective part of the treatment for several psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence. A doctor's recommendation to use medication often raises many concerns and questions in both the parents and the ... Read more... »

Talking to a Doctor About Bipolar Disorder

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Sometimes it's difficult to talk to a healthcare professional about things, and some people have especial difficulty with mental health issues. However, only you know yourself. It's essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare ... Read more... »

How Bipolar Disorder is Diagnosed

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Bipolar disorder is diagnosed as any other mental disorder is, through a simple symptom checklist administered informally by a mental health professional. While a family physician or general practitioner can screen for bipolar disorder, it ... Read more... »

Bipolar Risk Factors

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop bipolar disorder with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you ... Read more... »

Self-Help Strategies for Bipolar Disorder

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

There are a variety of methods one can put to use to help yourself with bipolar disorder. Individuals should take an active role in their own treatment and self-care – feeling better and getting better ... Read more... »

An Introduction to Bipolar Disorder

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Bipolar disorder used to be known as manic depression, and that's probably a better term for it because it describes exactly what people feel with this issue -- mania and depression. A person with manic ... Read more... »

Who Gets Bipolar Disorder?

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Bipolar disorder strikes about two million people in the United States. Both men and women are affected at the same rate. Differing rates of bipolar disorder have not been reported for different races. Although race ... Read more... »

The Causes of Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

The cause of bipolar disorder is not entirely known. Genetic, neurochemical and environmental factors probably interact at many levels to play a role in the onset and progression of bipolar disorder. The current thinking is ... Read more... »

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Bipolar disorder is characterized by dramatic mood swings between feeling of high energy, mania and irritability, to low lows of sadness and hopelessness. The mood swings can occur frequently (everyday) or less regularly (changing just ... Read more... »

Phases of Bipolar Disorder

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

There are a number of common types of phases that most people with bipolar disorder experience to one degree or another. The most commonly experienced type of bipolar disorder is one where the individual cycles ... Read more... »

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Treatment can help most people with bipolar disorder. Almost all people with bipolar disordereven those with severe formscan stabilize their mood swings through the use of medication. Treatment for bipolar disorder falls into three categories: Acute treatment ... Read more... »

Types of Depression

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

The most commonly diagnosed form of depression is Major Depressive Disorder, which is characterized by a depressed mood for more than two weeks, among other symptoms. The depressed mood affects all facets of the person’s ... Read more... »

Teenage Depression

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Teenagers experience depression in a manner very similar to adults, but they may experience their emotions more intensely and with greater volatility. Feeling down about a relationship issue or an upcoming exam is normal. ... Read more... »

In-Depth: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Cognitive behavioral therapy (also known by its abbreviation, CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that ... Read more... »

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