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Antipsychotics for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

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 →

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Progress in Bipolar Disorder

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 →

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Understanding Tardive Dyskinesia!

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 →

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Valuable *RESOURCES* Links!

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 →

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Valuable *ORGANIZATIONS* Resources!

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 →

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