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Antipsychotics for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Examples First-generation, or typical, antipsychotic medicine Generic Name haloperidol Second-generation, or atypical, antipsychotic medicines Generic Name Brand Name aripiprazole Abilify olanzapine Zyprexa quetiapine Seroquel risperidone Risperdal ziprasidone Zeldox These medicines are available in … Continue reading →

Progress in Bipolar Disorder—Update from Harvard Review of Psychiatry Newswise — November 11, 2014 – Several lines of research have opened exciting new frontiers in scientific understanding and clinical management of bipolar disorder. Recent advances in bipolar disease research are … Continue reading →

Imagine for a moment that you’ve lost control of your body. Your leg is moving on its own and your lips are smacking against your will. This may seem like a nightmare for most. But for those suffering from tardive … Continue reading →

Be AWARE some links may be broken: “United States” Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) Meyer 3-181, 600 North Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21287-7381 Phone: (410) 955-4647 The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) ll87 Wilmette Avenue, #33l Wilmette, … Continue reading →

BE AWARE some Links may be broken: Bipolar Disorder and other serious brain diseases are an extreme challenge not only for the person afflicted, but for the entire family. It helps a great deal to be able to talk with … Continue reading →

“USA Suicide Hot Lines” 1-800-SUICIDE FREE (1-800-784-2433 FREE) 1-800-273-TALK FREE (1-800-273-8255 FREE) SUICIDE PREVENTION LINES: USA States: Please select your state below: Alabama Suicide Hotlines Alaska Suicide Hotlines Arizona Suicide Hotlines Arkansas Suicide Hotlines California Suicide Hotlines Colorado Suicide Hotlines Connecticut Suicide Hotlines Delaware … Continue reading →

Medicaid Information by Topic: Eligibility Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage to nearly 60 million Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. In order to participate in Medicaid, Federal law requires States to cover certain population … Continue reading →

2014 Drug Safety Communications FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA reporting mental health drug ziprasidone (Geodon) associated with rare but potentially fatal skin reactions 12/11/2014 FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA warns about case of rare brain infection PML with MS drug … Continue reading →

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: Emotion holds an over-arching control on humanity. All decisions are monitored with regards to anger, happiness, boredom, or sheer frustration; how often, for example, have you chosen to watch a particular movie because you were sad? How often … Continue reading →

MAY is MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: “B4Stage4;” “MAY is Mental Health MONTH” http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may TOOK KIT: Every month Mental Health America chooses a theme. This year the theme is “B4stage4.” Mental Health concerns are no different from any other physical condition/health concerns. … Continue reading →