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ICD 10 for Bipolar Disorder

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

Mental and behavioural disorders (F00-F99)   Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39) This block contains disorders in which the fundamental disturbance is a change in affect or mood to depression (with or without associated anxiety) or to elation. The mood change is … Continue reading →

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Medications for Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Medications for Bipolar Disorder http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/medications-bipolar-disorder If you have bipolar disorder, you will probably need medication. In reality, you may need bipolar medication for the rest of your life. Bipolar disorder is a real medical illness. It’s not something you can … Continue reading →

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Results From A Phase II Study Of Cariprazine For The Treatment Of Bipolar Depression

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Forest Laboratories, Inc. And Gedeon Richter Plc Announce Results From A Phase II Study Of Cariprazine For The Treatment Of Bipolar Depression Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) and Gedeon Richter Plc. today announced preliminary top-line results from an 8-week Phase … Continue reading →

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Mild Mania Often Accompanies Major Depression

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Mild Mania Often Accompanies Major Depression By Crystal Phend, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Published: August 16, 2010 Reviewed by Adam J. Carinci, MD; Instructor, Harvard Medical School and Dorothy Caputo, MA, RN, BC-ADM, CDE, Nurse Planner A high proportion of people with … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Disorder Triggers and Medications

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Bipolar Disorder Triggers and Medications By: Clive Harman Manic depression or now called bipolar affective disorder, have millions of people suffering from this mood disorder. Mood swings are but natural, but this mood disorder is way beyond the normal experiences … Continue reading →

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The Psychology of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

The Psychology of Bipolar Disorder By: Ben Schwarcz Bipolar Disorder, (or Manic Depression as it should still be called), has had its share of media attention lately, with stories of Brittney Spears and others. About one in 70 people are … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Disorder Management – How To Use A Workbook To Control Mood Swings

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Bipolar Disorder Management – How To Use A Workbook To Control Mood Swings By: Abhishek Agarwal Getting psychological counseling and advice is very important to diagnose and control the disorder as there are many therapies that combine to help a … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Disorder: 7 Holiday Survival Tips

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Bipolar Disorder: 7 Holiday Survival Tips By: David E. Morgan If you’re bipolar, the holiday season may come accompanied by a great deal of dread. It may be hard to be festive and enjoy the holiday cheer when you’re struggling … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Bipolar Medication for You

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Finding the Right Bipolar Medication for You By: Riley Hendersen While your diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder may leave you feeling relieved on one hand because you finally know what is wrong, but more worried on the other, know that you … Continue reading →

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DSM Diagnostic Codes for Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

DSM Diagnostic Codes for Bipolar Disorder Bipolar – Single Manic 296 Bipolar I Disorder, Single Manic Episode, Unspecified 296.01 Bipolar I Disorder, Single Manic Episode, Mild 296.02 Bipolar I Disorder, Single Manic Episode, Moderate 296.03 Bipolar I Disorder, Single Manic … Continue reading →

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