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12th October 2009
Depression is a complicated condition with many different symptoms and manifestations. Symptoms of depression can be so diverse that they can sometimes seem contradictory. And the various types of depression can also vary widely, depending on the underlyi... Read >
Author: Mike Cole15th July 2009
Manic depression refers to mood swings from overly high or manic to overly low or depressed. This illness is also referred to as bipolar disorder. It is a brain disorder that causes unusual changes in your moods, energy as well as your ability to function... Read >
Author: Mercy11th July 2009
Bipolar depression is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes mood disorders that are defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated moods. This is referred to as mania and when it is mild is called hypomania. If you experience mani... Read >
Author: Mercy27th April 2009
There are several code categories under "codes for mood disorders."
If a patient has a sole "manic episode" and there is no history of major depressive episodes then mental health experts usually interpret in under code 296.0x (F30.x).
A patient w... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu09th April 2009
Bipolar depression can be distinguished in a person if a single manic episode is present. Moreover, it is assumed as a chronic disease since a greater population of persons who have manifestations of one episode can portray more episodes in the days to co... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu09th April 2009
There are many people today that are unaware or little informed about a very serious brain condition that can affect their daily life. This condition can cause difficulties in controlling ones mood that can result in having relationship problems, and can ... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu07th April 2009
A medical condition, termed depressive disorder, affects the normal function of our brains. They say the depression is the gift of modern lifestyle. It may be true in some cases and may not be so in some other cases. In yet other cases, the depression may... Read >
Author: Dshot27th March 2009
The brain is one of the most important parts of the body. Without it, you will be unable to live. The brain controls every part of a human's body and is responsible for everything that you do. It is responsible for your basic motor skills, such as walking... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu10th March 2009
Bipolar disease is a type of psychiatric condition which can severely affect the life of anyone suffering from it, and the lives of those close to them. Mood plays a key role in bipolar disease as the condition presents itself in extreme mood swings. Thos... Read >
Author: avisolutions10th March 2009
Bipolar disease is a type of psychiatric condition which can severely affect the life of anyone suffering from it, and the lives of those close to them. Mood plays a key role in bipolar disease as the condition presents itself in extreme mood swings. Thos... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions10th March 2009
Bipolar symptoms tend to be one of the great mysteries surrounding an illness. There seems to be a great deal of people who will tell you that they know all about bipolar symptoms when they don’t really have a clue. These are the type of people who will... Read >
Author: avisolutions10th March 2009
Being bipolar and living with the illness means that you should have a bipolar disorder treatment plan in place. This usually begins to be formed from the time that a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is made. Often the bipolar disorder treatment is split int... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions10th March 2009
Being bipolar, or having bipolar disease is the name that is now given to what used to be called manic depression years ago. Millions of people all over the world have been diagnosed as being bipolar, or being on the bipolar spectrum – but many are unsu... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions05th December 2008
Identity theft is the ongoing scare of our generation. Every day, we see commercials and hear warning about all the different ways our identities could be stolen. However, it may not be very clear to you what can actually happen if you are victimized. Bel... Read >
Author: Knoxville22nd September 2008
Bipolar affective disorder, also known as manic depression disorder, is a psychological disorder that puts the affected person through mood swings or mood cycling, involving depressive episodes, mania episodes, and/or mixed episodes. Bipolar affective di... Read >
Author: jasperknowapp19th September 2008
First, what is manic depression? Manic depression is a bipolar disorder that means a patient is going between cycles of mania and depression. Mania is where a person will be overly enthusiastic, or excited for a period of time. The older term, manic depre... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,28th August 2007
Bipolar affective disorder, also known as manic depression disorder, is a mental illness that causes the patient to experience mood swings or mood cycling, involving depressive episodes, mania episodes, and/or mixed episodes. There are many treatment opt... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong28th August 2007
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental illness caused by a number of factors including neurological, biological, emotional, and environmental factors. It is typically characterized as mood cycling from manic, or extra happy, moods ... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong10th April 2007
Dealing with loss or trauma can be especially difficult for those who suffer from bipolar disorder. Not only are they trying to cope with the traumatic experience, but they are also trying to remain stable and avoid a depressive or manic episode as a resu... Read >
Author: Moses Wright06th February 2007
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as electroshock therapy, is a controversial medical treatment that induces a seizure by passing electricity through the patient’s brain. ECT was a common psychiatric treatment until the late 20th century, when... Read >
Author: Moses Wright06th February 2007
Dealing with loss of family can be especially difficult for those who suffer from manic depression. Not only are they trying to cope with the traumatic experience, but they are also trying to remain stable and trying to avoid a depressive or manic episode... Read >
Author: Moses Wright06th February 2007
Bipolar depression, manic depression and bipolar affective disorder are all terms used to describe a highly complex and serious mood disorder that is characterised by extreme manic episodes (highs) and severe depressive episodes (lows). It usually begins ... Read >
21st January 2007
There are a many different types of depression and although many of the symptoms that apply to each will be similar, there are some additional signs to look out for within each type of depressive disorder. The following is a list of some of the main type... Read >
13th January 2007
Manic depression, also known as Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme fluctuations in mood ranging from periods of intense "highs" or mania to periods of severe depression or "lows", however, in reality it is much more complex than that as there is... Read >
11th December 2006
Unknown to many, there are two main types of bipolar disorder, namely Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder. The key difference between the two disorders is whether the person has had a manic episode or not. To distinguish the differences, one would ... Read >
Author: Moses Wright11th December 2006
If you ever ride a harsh unsympathetic roller coaster ride, that feeling is probably close to one who is living with the disarray of bipolar disorder. For not only the person himself, friends and family also suffer because their relationship is often stra... Read >
Author: Moses Wright17th November 2006
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Treatments
Bipolar Disorder in Children
Helping a friend
Support Groups
Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, th... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan28th September 2006
Bipolar II is the mental health care classification a form of manic depression that isn't as well known as its "sister" disease, Bipolar I. However, even if it's not as well known, that doesn't mean that Bipolar II isn't challenging for its sufferers.
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Author: Ande Waggener25th April 2006
What is Dual Diagnosis?
A person who has both an alcohol or drug problem and an emotional/psychiatric problem is said to have a dual diagnosis. To recover fully, the person needs treatment for both problems.
How Common Is Dual Diagnosis?
Dua... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan01st January 2006
What are mood disorders?
Mood Disorders Statistics
While major depressive disorder can develop at any age, the average age at onset is the mid-20s.
The average age of onset for a first manic episode of bipolar disorder is during the early 20s.
Dy... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan29th December 2005
What is manic depression?
Manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, is classified as a type of affective disorder or mood disorder that goes beyond the day's ordinary ups and downs, becoming a serious medical condition and important health concer... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan01st September 2005
What is Bipolar Depression?
The distinguishing characteristic of bipolar depression, as compared to other mood disorders, is the presence of at least one manic episode. Additionally, it is presumed to be a chronic condition because the vast majority o... Read >
Author: David Chandler25th August 2005
Manic depression - Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function.
Some mornings can start with overriding feelings of joy, elation and power... Read >
Author: dave mcevoy
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