Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Disability Affected by Prior Episodes

The frequency and types of prior episodes a bipolar individual has had may have a significant effect on their overall life function. According to new research, bipolar patients who have had more episodes appear to have more overall disability. Those with more manic episodes have more problems with work and family, and those with more depression [...]

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Veteran NFL OL Harry Galbreath Dead At 45

NFL veteran offensive lineman Harry Galbreath has died. He was 45.

The Bipolar Child

It takes a whole family

Missing East County Woman Located

Turned up unharmed at a bus station a few miles from her last known whereabouts.

Family of slain B.C. autistic boy ‘let down’ by mental health system

The family of a 12-year-old autistic boy killed one year ago when his bipolar neighbour stabbed him in the neck with a kitchen knife spoke out this week, questioning the “common sense” of B.C.’s mental health system.

Bulletin Board

Wednesday

East County woman missing since Monday night

EL CAJON (CNS) – Authorities today sought the public’s help in finding a missing 49-year-old East County woman who is bipolar and suffering from depression.

Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?

An updated edition of a mental health bible for doctors may include diagnoses for “disorders” such as toddler tantrums and binge eating, experts say, and could mean that soon no-one will be classed as normal.

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