Tag archives for Bipolar disorder

Antidepressants as a Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

Posted By Kelly On Wednesday, January 13th 2010   under:  Question - Answer   Tags: , ,    
Question. I have read reports that antidepressants prescribed for patients in the depressed phase of cyclothymic or bipolar II illness can (a) shorten the cycles of the illness (b) possibly lead to refractory depression in the long run and (c) precipitate hypomanic episodes. Are you aware of any data on these issues? Do you know of any information on alteration of other aspects of the course of mild bipolar illness? ... Read More

Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology

Posted By Kelly On Friday, November 13th 2009   under:  Book review   Tags: , , , , , ,    
Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology Pies RW Washington: American Psychiatric Press; 1998. 416 pp. with index ISBN 0-88048-765-8 This concise, slim, well-edited paperback review of essential psychopharmacology is divided into 4 chapters, on antidepressants, anti-psychotics, anxiolytics and sedative-hypnotics, and mood stabilizers, including novel anticonvulsants. Each chapter begins with an overview that includes drug class indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, common side effects, drug interactions, augmentation strategies, and use in ... Read More

5 Mental Disorders

Posted By Kelly On Monday, November 9th 2009   under:  Disorders   Tags: , , , ,    
Many people need to be encouraged to seek help. Five leading mental disorders affect 10 million Americans, but many people, especially those suffering from depression and panic disorder, do not seek help. It is estimated that during any one year, almost 18 million American adults will suffer from a depressive illness. Among people 65 years of age and older, an estimated 3% suffer from clinical depression. Five Major Disorders There are five major ... Read More
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