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The process of care in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
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Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are chronic recurrent illnesses that require a comprehensive and long-term programme of medical care. While most physicians will make broadly similar judgements about diagnosis and treatment, there is still significant room for variation. |
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Treatment of bipolar depression: Addressing an unmet need
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Author: Current Medicine Group
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The manic phase of bipolar disorder is the most differentiating phase of the illness, and the first manic episode is often the point at which the patient receives the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. However, bipolar depression is a key area with an unmet need. |
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The role of atypical antipsychotics in both bipolar and unipolar depression
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Author: Current Medicine Group Ltd
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In an extract taken from our recent coverage of the European Collage of Neuropharmacology (ECNP) 2006, Dr. Gary Sachs presented his views on the roles of atypical antipsychotics in bipolar and unipolar disorder. |
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World Mental Health Day: A global education campaign against suicide
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World Mental Health Day, initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health, has been observed on October 10th every year since 1992, and is an opportunity to increase public awareness and understanding of key mental health issues. |
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Women and bipolar disorder: Encouraging collaboration
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Author: Marlene P. Freeman, M.D., Director, Women's Mental Health Program
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Evidence-based psychiatry is often an elusive goal. Published treatment data is often scarce, is usually based on a small number of patients, and is commonly less applicable to the individuals that present for treatment than is hoped for. |
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Improving mental health in Europe: The European Mental Health Service Patient and Carer Survey
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A cross-Europe consultation exercise is set to place mental health at the heart of European Union (EU) policy, with patients and carers having a unique opportunity to comment directly on the issues that are most important to them. |
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Young Minds in Psychiatry International Awards Program helps foster research around the globe
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With the burgeoning increase of mental illness around the world, in both developed and undeveloped countries, psychiatry research increasingly needs to focus on the underlying intricacies of what causes such potentially devastating psychiatric problems. |
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