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Electroconvulsive Therapy and Bipolar Disorder – Does It Work?

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Electroconvulsive Therapy and Bipolar Disorder – Does It Work?
When most of us think of electroshock therapy, a primitive mental health system on par with the imagery in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest comes to mind. Today, ECT doesn’t involve sticking a couple of electrodes on the sides of your head and turning a [...]

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Bipolar I – How Does a Person Receive a Bipolar One Diagnosis?

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Bipolar I – How Does a Person Receive a Bipolar One Diagnosis?
In order to be diagnosed with bipolar one, all that is required is that you have one episode of mania or a mixed state, either of which must last at least a week or cause hospitalization.
You may be surprised to note that an episode [...]

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