Diagnosis, Research, Medication

Best Practice Guidelines for treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Best Practice Guidelines for treatment of Bipolar Disorder
This describes what should be done at each stage of the illness, including diagnosis, safety, medication and the best treatment setting.

 

Teen Bipolar Disorder - Index of Articles

Teen Bipolar Disorder - Index of Articles
An index and links to all teen-related articles concerning bipolar disorder from disability-resource.com.

Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation

Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation
The Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation (JBRF) is pleased to sponsor an Educational Forum for parents, educators and other professionals. The purpose of the forum is to establish and encourage an ongoing national dialogue that will promote a better understanding of the educational challenges that confront children with juvenile-onset bipolar disorder.

Child Bipolar

Child Bipolar Part I - Overview and Symptoms
An article with facts and personal accounts from parents from  McMan's Depression and Bipolar Website

Information on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
A trusted source of vital information on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, resources at your fingertips, and a network of parents and experts who can help.

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Detailed information on symptoms, treatments, medications and responses to medications specific to children and youth with bipolar disorder.

The Bipolar Brain

The Bipolar Brain
Take the journey and learn! Bipolar Disorder simply put is a brain disorder.  This page is dedicated to Bipolar Affective Disorder.  The author of the site shares her personal reflections as well as links to practical information.

Medication for Bipolar Disorder during Pregnancy

Medication for Bipolar Disorder during Pregnancy
An Expert Interview With Adele Casals Viguera. To read the article you must first register with Medscape. Registration is free.

The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Genetics Collaboration
This site is for people interested in learning more about Bipolar Disorder, which is also commonly called Manic-Depression.

Bipolar II

Bipolar II, Mood Swings
Bipolar II is a version of Bipolar Disorder: depression is obvious but mild phases of high energy ("hypomania"), which can just look like anxiety and insomnia, are also present.

Overview of Bipolar Disorder

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
This link takes you to basic information about diagnosis, treatment and other information about bipolar disorder.