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Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds
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New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental Illnesses Proposed
Suggested changes include not formally recognizing sex addiction, spotting those at risk for dementia
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
Lithium Beats Valproate for Long-Term Bipolar Therapy
Combined treatment or monotherapy with lithium helps prevent relapse, study finds
Antidepressants May Change Your Personality
Depressed patients on Paxil became more extraverted and less neurotic, study finds

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Bipolar Kids: A New Battlefront
There's been a 40-fold increase in this disorder among children. Is it really more common or is it something else?
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Mar 10, 2010
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