Antidepressants in Bipolar Disorder: No Benefit, Possible Harm

Antidepressants in Bipolar Disorder: No Benefit, Possible Harm
According to investigators, recent findings from the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD) study indicate that adding an antidepressant to a mood stabilizer confers no additional benefit over use of a mood stabilizer … Read more on Medscape

Patrick Kiefer: Wellness and Bipolar Disorder
It's believed that 10 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder. The illness can occur at any point in one's life, but usually starts between the ages of 15 – 25. Right now there is no cure for bipolar disorder, but there is treatment available … Read more on Winona Daily News

Treatment of mental illness lowers arrest rates, saves money
The researchers wanted to determine the extent to which treating mental illness can keep people with mental health problems out of trouble with the law. It is well established that people with mental health problems, such as schizophrenia or bipolar … Read more on Science Daily (press release)

Treatment for bipolar disorder or manic depression, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City – Dr. Igor Galynker, Director, Family Center for Bipolar Disorders at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, discusses diagnostic and treatment options f…