Lower Birth Weight May Up Risk for Psychiatric Disorders
ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression tied to birth weight in sibling pairs
Manic Depression
Mental health diagnoses rising among U.S. college students
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – A range of common mental health conditions are being diagnosed more often in U.S. university students, according to a study that also finds students are more willing to seek help than in...
Risk for Bipolar Disorder Associated with Faster Aging
New King’s College London research suggests that people with a family history of bipolar...
Artificial Intelligence That Can Shoot Down Fighter Planes Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder
The artificial intelligence that can blow human pilots out of the sky in air-to-air combat...
APA 2014: Predicting Length of Stay in Bipolar Disorder
The Particulars: Length of stay (LOS) has become an important quality measure of care. Few studies have assessed risk factors that increase LOS among inpatients with bipolar disorder. Data Breakdown: Researchers analyzed the...
APA 2013: Racial Differences in Bipolar & Schizophrenic ED Users
The Particulars: Previous studies have been inconclusive on whether racial differences exist in the prevalence of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It has been hypothesized that the healthcare setting where patients get...
