Bipolar disorder is a serious brain disease affecting over 2 million American adults. This eMedTV article describes the extreme shifts in mood, energy, and functioning that characterize the disease, and explains why proper treatment is crucial.
Bipolar causes are not linked to one specific origin, but rather to several combined factors. As discussed in this page of the eMedTV archives, genetic factors, in combination with other aspects of a person or the environment, may be bipolar causes.
Bipolar disorder symptoms often shift radically, varying from extreme happiness and energy to sadness and depression. This page from the eMedTV site describes bipolar symptoms in more detail, explaining the balance of manic and depression symptoms.
Since bipolar disorder is a mental illness, there is no bipolar test that can diagnose the condition. This section of the eMedTV library explains why a bipolar test does not exist and lists the factors that doctors look for in a bipolar diagnosis.
Several bipolar disorder treatment options have been effective in stabilizing the radical mood swings. This page from the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at how medications and psychosocial remedies can be beneficial bipolar treatment options.
Bipolar medications have proven to be extremely beneficial in managing symptoms of bipolar disorder. This eMedTV segment describes how bipolar medications such as lithium and valproate can be effective in controlling and preventing mood swings.
Bipolar psychosocial treatments are often combined with medications to help treat bipolar disorder. As explained in this eMedTV article, bipolar psychosocial treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, can help increase mood stability.
ECT for bipolar disorder is typically a last resort, when other treatment options are ineffective. This eMedTV resource further explains when ECT for bipolar disorder is appropriate and the potential risks and benefits of this type of treatment.
Bipolar help generally consists of obtaining assistance from qualified mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists or psychologists. This eMedTV article offers suggestions and ideas as to where bipolar help can be attained.
Bipolar suicide is an unfortunate incidence that occurs in some patients suffering from bipolar disorder. This eMedTV segment explains how to look for signs of bipolar suicide that may include suicide talk, feeling of hopelessness, and alcohol abuse.
Bipolar disorder in children can be more difficult to handle because they experience more mood swings than adults. As this eMedTV article explains, however, once bipolar disorder in children is identified, it can be appropriately treated.
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