Books and Articles — Bipolar Disorder

Anesthetic Shows Promise for Bipolar Disorder, by Katrina Woznicki. WebMD Health News, August 02, 2010.  “Patients with bipolar disorder who failed to find relief from their depression with other standard treatments experienced fast-acting relief from a single intravenous dose of a drug called ketamine, according to a new, small study.&rdquo

Diagnosing Bipolar with Brain Imaging, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, June 25, 2010.  “A leading researcher believes a single MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan may soon provide individuals and health professionals with a faster and more accurate diagnosis of bipolar disorder.&rdquo

Bipolar Research Offers New Approach, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, June 18, 2010.  “A better understanding of why a therapeutic approach has been effective in the past may lead to an improved method to manage bipolar disorder.&rdquo

Tools to Reduce Stigma of Mental Illness, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, May 14, 2010.  “Researchers have announced a new intervention that can improve the quality of life and self-esteem among persons with serious mental illness.&rdquo

Hello! Your Psychiatrist Will Skype You Now, by Julie Weingarden Dubin. Time, March 22, 2010.

Bipolar I and Its Smaller Sibling: Distinctions between I and II, by Russ Federman. Psychology Today, February 18, 2010.  “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association is the manual guiding all psychiatric diagnosis in the United States and around the world. When DSM III transitioned to DSM IV in 1994, manic depression became bipolar disorder and the disorder became further defined into category I and category II.&rdquo

Children Labeled 'Bipolar' May Get A New Diagnosis, by Alix Spiegel. NPR, February 10, 2010.  “Bipolar may not be the right diagnosis for some kids, according a panel of experts with the American Psychiatric Association.&rdquo

The evolution of residential schools, by Phyllis Hanlon. New England Psychologist, October 15, 2009.

Massachusetts expands mental health parity, by Nan Shnitzler. New England Psychologist, October 15, 2009.

Staying Sane May Be Easier Than You Think, by John Cloud. Time Magazine, June 22, 2009.

The Real Face of Mental Health Stands Up to Win the Campaign of Many, by T.R. Johnson. thealternativepress.com, March 23, 2009.

The Bipolar Puzzle, by Jennifer Egan. The New York Times Magazine, September 14, 2008.  “What does it mean to be a manic-depressive child?&rdquo

Growing Up Bipolar: Max's World, by Mary Carmichael. Newsweek, May 26, 2008.  “Bipolar disorder is a mystery and a subject of medical debate. But for the Blakes, it's just reality.&rdquo

In teen's memory, a mental health push, by Carey Goldberg. Boston Globe, May 05, 2008.

Bipolar Illness Soars as a Diagnosis for the Young, by Benedict Carey. The New York Times, September 04, 2007.

Second Thoughts, by Judith Warner. The New York Times, March 01, 2007.  “Judith Warner blogs about using behavioral drugs for children.&rdquo