April 03, 2012: Prenatal Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Motor Delays: Study
Movement, posture, reflexes below normal for many exposed infants

January 20, 2012: Bipolar Drug May Spur Weight Gain, Thyroid Problems: Review
Overall, lithium still 'treatment of choice' but docs urged to watch for and manage side effects

January 19, 2012: 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills: Report
But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say

January 03, 2012: Study Looks at Deep Brain Stimulation in Bipolar Patients
Research is still preliminary, with few patients involved so far

December 29, 2011: Even Today, the Stigma of Mental Illness Won't Fade
And that can cause people to feel isolated, afraid -- and even forgo treatments

November 17, 2011: Bipolar Kids May Focus on Different Facial Features
Avoiding eyes could make it harder to determine others' emotions, study says

October 24, 2011: First Versions of Generic Zyprexa Approved
To treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

September 22, 2011: Genetic Links Seen Between Bipolar Illness and Schizophrenia
Certain genetic variants are associated with both conditions, study shows

September 01, 2011: Half of Americans Will Suffer From Mental Health Woes, CDC Says
Much more needs to be done to help spot those at risk and assist them, experts say

August 17, 2011: Antipsychotics Best for Controlling Mania: Study
Researchers compared effectiveness, side effects of drugs used in bipolar treatment

June 30, 2011: Fetal Exposure to Common Epilepsy Drugs May Harm Kids' IQ: FDA
Women of childbearing age need to know of risk from meds such as Depakote, agency says

June 07, 2011: Study Ranks Mental Health as Young People's Top Health Problem
More focus needed during developmental years, researchers say

April 25, 2011: It May Be Possible to Predict Bipolar Mood Swings: Study
Patients who felt they could manage their moods did better than their peers, researchers find

April 22, 2011: Mental Disorders Linked to Drug, Alcohol Abuse in U.S. Vets
Highest rates of substance abuse found among those with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

February 15, 2011: Fluctuating Hormones Linked to More Severe Bipolar Symptoms
Premenstrual, postpartum, menopausal mood changes may affect women with disorder: study

January 27, 2011: Health Tip: Symptoms That May Indicate Bipolar Disorder
Some common warning signs

January 18, 2011: Predeployment Mental Health Screening May Help Troops
Study found fewer problems among U.S. Army soldiers evaluated before leaving for Iraq

October 15, 2010: Brain Scans May Help Identify Bipolar, ADHD Kids: Study
Accurate diagnosis could lead to more targeted treatments, researchers say

August 17, 2010: Many Depressed People Have Mild, Brief Episodes of Mania
Researchers say these individuals might be at raised risk for bipolar disorder

August 02, 2010: Ketamine Eased Depression in Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Disorder
But improvement from anesthetic infusion was only significant for three days, researchers found

July 14, 2010: Mood Disorders Going Undetected in U.S. Children
Without treatment, anxiety and depression can plague kids through adult years, experts warn

April 13, 2010: Study Shows Some Anti-Seizure Meds Raise Suicide Risk
But experts note that many taking them already face higher risk for suicide

March 09, 2010: Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds

February 10, 2010: New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Illnesses Proposed
Suggested changes include not formally recognizing sex addiction, spotting those at risk for dementia

January 11, 2010: Antipsychotics Still Widely Used in U.S. Nursing Homes
Off-label use to control behavior seems to be part of the 'culture' at some centers, one study finds

December 23, 2009: Lithium Beats Valproate for Long-Term Bipolar Therapy
Combined treatment or monotherapy with lithium helps prevent relapse, study finds

December 07, 2009: Antidepressants May Change Your Personality
Depressed patients on Paxil became more extraverted and less neurotic, study finds

November 27, 2009: Bipolar Disorder May Be Tied to Body Clock
Study finds gene variation believed to affect circadian rhythm

October 27, 2009: Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients

August 14, 2009: Saphris Approved for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Two severe psychiatric illnesses

August 06, 2009: U.S. Spending on Mental Health Care Soaring
Rate of increase now outstrips that for heart disease, cancer, data shows

June 11, 2009: FDA Panel OKs Newer Antipsychotics for Children
Seroquel, Zyprexa and Geodon have been linked to certain health risks, experts note

May 18, 2009: Risperdal Consta Approved for Bipolar Disorder
Long-acting version of antipsychotic

May 08, 2009: Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
Mouse study finds those that crave alcohol are more likely to choose quick rewards

March 04, 2009: Kids' Risks Increase When Parents Are Bipolar
Knowing that mood disorders are more common in offspring may aid in detection, experts say

January 16, 2009: Common Genes Link Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia
Large Swedish study suggests reappraisal of conditions as distinct entities needed

November 05, 2008: Health Tip: Managing Bipolar Disorder
Some helpful suggestions

October 09, 2008: Bipolar Disorder in Children Lingers
Study finds 44% still suffer bouts of mania, depression as young adults

September 29, 2008: Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Study found missing section protected against psychiatric illness

September 25, 2008: U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans
Cultural differences, regulatory practices may explain difference, researchers say

September 02, 2008: Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Offspring of men 55 and older were 1.37 times more likely to be diagnosed, study finds

July 29, 2008: First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved
To treat seizures, migraines, and bipolar disorder

June 05, 2008: Bipolar Teens at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse
They're more likely to smoke, abuse drugs, alcohol, study finds

May 07, 2008: Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed
Availability of meds and pharmaceutical marketing might be swaying clinicians

May 06, 2008: Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment

April 25, 2008: Omega-3 Benefits for Bipolar Disorder Remain Unclear
Review finds patients had less severe depression but no change in mania symptoms