Tag: Bipolar Affective Disorder
Familial Psychiatric History Common in Bipolar Disorder
Patients with versus without familial history tend to need more treatment but have similar response
More Mental Health Visits Tied to Lower Rates of Youth Suicide
Youth suicide risk highest with epilepsy, depression, schizophrenia, substance use, bipolar disorder
Family Therapy Aids Youth at High Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Times between mood episodes longer for those in family-focused therapy versus enhanced usual care
Bipolar Disorder May Increase Risk for Developing Parkinson Disease
Literature review shows increased likelihood of idiopathic PD with previous diagnosis of BD
Incidence of Parkinson Disease Increased in Bipolar Disorder
High frequency of psychiatric admissions for manic/mix, depressive episodes linked to increased risk for PD
Grip Strength Indicative of Cognition in Major Depression
Positive association with performance on cognitive tasks for those with depression, bipolar disorder
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Promising for Bipolar
tDCS seems effective and safe for adults with bipolar depression receiving stable pharmacologic regimen
Simple ECG May Help Distinguish MDD From Bipolar Depression
Higher low-frequency heart rate variability, lower levels of IL-10 and MCP-1 for major depression
Bright White Light Therapy Promising for Bipolar Depression
Midday bright light sessions associated with higher remission rate than dim red placebo light treatment
Lithium’s Risk to Fetus May Be Lower Than Previously Thought
Increased risk of cardiac defects seen, but magnitude of effect smaller than previously postulated
