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Among adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder

MRI May Help ID Suicide Risk in Young Bipolar Patients

Specific differences found in the brains of those who attempt suicide and those who do not
Some antihypertensive medications may increase the risk that patients will be hospitalized for depression and bipolar disorder

Some Antihypertensives Linked to Depression, Bipolar Risk

Research suggests possible differential effects of antihypertensive medications on mood
The average delay to diagnosis of bipolar disorder is six years

Six Years Average Time Between Onset and Diagnosis of Bipolar

Many patients have disruptive symptoms for many years before they receive proper treatment
Individuals hospitalized with acute mania have an increased rate of bacterial infections

Antimicrobial Rx Up With Hospitalization for Acute Mania

Increased rate of recent antimicrobial prescription for individuals hospitalized with acute mania
Patients with bipolar disorder taking lithium have lower rates of self-harm and unintentional injury compared to those taking other mood stabilizers

Fewer Self-Injury Events With Lithium for Bipolar Disorder

Patients on one of the alternative mood stabilizers were 40 percent more likely to harm themselves
For patients with unipolar depression

Antidepressant Tx Increases Subsequent Mania/Bipolar Risk

Significant association for SSRIs, venlafaxine in unipolar depression
There may be a link between levels of omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder

Researchers hope to learn whether they can benefit patients with the mental illness
Lithium safely and effectively reduces manic symptoms in pediatric patients treated for bipolar I disorder

Lithium Safe, Effective for Bipolar I Disorder in Children

The drug is well-tolerated in pediatric patients, reduces manic symptoms
A new antipsychotic drug to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in adults has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug

FDA Approves New Drug for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Vraylar is an atypical antipsychotic taken once a day
The first generic versions of the atypical antipsychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

FDA Approves First Generic Abilify

For treatment of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia