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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

First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved
To treat seizures, migraines, and bipolar disorder

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

Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed
Availability of meds and pharmaceutical marketing might be swaying clinicians

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

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

Brain Center May Link Addiction, Mental Illness
The two conditions often occur together, scientists note

Breast Cancer Drug Might Treat Bipolar Disorder
Tamoxifen may ease condition's mania phase, but side effects could be a problem, experts say

Abilify Approved for Children With Bipolar Disorder
Aged 10 to 17

Biomarkers for Mood May Alter Psychiatric Treatments
Study finds blood can used to diagnose severity of bipolar illness