Bipolar Disorder Associated With Increased Hypertension Risk

Bipolar disorder associated with increased hypertension risk
"Prevention, early detection, and comprehensive treatment of hypertension are important issues for patients with bipolar disorder," conclude I-Chia Chien (National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan) and colleagues in Comprehensive Psychiatry. In … Read more on News-Medical.net

New guidelines offer hope for those with binge-eating disorder
As it is, binge-eating disorder often falls between the health plan cracks. California's mental health parity law requires that insurers cover treatment for anorexia and bulimia as well as seven other conditions, including panic disorder and bipolar … Read more on The Idaho Statesman

Pros and cons of specialised care in bipolar disorder: an international …
Centralised expert treatment may be more effective than standard community care for bipolar disorder. Rather than trying to solve the false dichotomy between specialised v. community care, the rational integration of both approaches may enhance quality … Read more on British Journal of Psychiatry