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Bipolar disorder isn't the same for everyone. So people should have more say in how they're treated

Imagine you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One drug is prescribed, but you have heard another drug is better. What are your next steps? Do you seek evidence? And if so, what type of evidence would you consider?

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'Ashamed' man flees Queanbeyan after sexually touching girl

The former massage therapist tried to blame his actions on bipolar disorder.

The Canberra Times

The week in theatre: A Mirror; Next to Normal – review

Sam Holcroft’s unsettling new play about censorship features a menacing performance from Jonny Lee Miller, while a musical drama exploring bipolar disorder is edgily transfixing

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Olympic champ Tori Bowie's mental health struggles were no secret inside track's tight-knit family

Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie’s autopsy included an easy-to-overlook notation beneath the heading “Medical History:” Bipolar disorder

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Severe Depression And Alcohol Abuse Contribute To Higher Mortality Rates

Bipolar Disorder Raises Premature Death Risk Six-Fold, Study Finds

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Elon Musk ‘microdoses ketamine to manage depression’, report says

The Tesla and SpaceX founder previously speculated that he might have bipolar disorder

The Independent UK

Sarah is in 'remission' for bipolar disorder following years of depressive cycles

Sarah Graham, 45, had her first episode in September 2005, a year after her father died

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Mind ki Baat, Ep 5: Bipolar disorder

This is the fifth episode of Mind ki Baat, a Newslaundry podcast with a neurodivergent host with a focus on the invisible epidemic of mental health issues in society today.

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Better bipolar diagnosis may reduce suicide rates in boys – new research

Suicide rarely happens in the absence of severe mental health problems. Research indicates that psychiatric disorders are prevalent in up to 90% of adolescents who die from suicide. In particular, what are known as affective disorders, such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, are present in 44%-76% of cases.

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Five rare and unusual psychiatric syndromes – including one where people believe they are dead

Most people are familiar with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, but some conditions are so rare that many psychiatrists won’t come across a single case in their professional lives. Here I present five of the rarest – and strangest – syndromes known to psychiatry.

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Kerry Katona reveals Phillip Schofield apologised after 'slurring' This Morning appearance

The former Atomic Kitten star, 42, was accused of being drunk after the disastrous live TV appearance in 2008. The singer has since insisted medication for her bipolar disorder had affected her speech

Daily Mirror

Demi Lovato explains why she was ‘relieved’ to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder

Singer revealed bipolar disorder diagnosis in 2011

The Independent UK

Final days of 'loving' mum found unresponsive at mental health hospital

Mum of two Zainab Mohamed suffered from the worst case of bipolar disorder her psychiatrist had ever seen

Liverpool Echo

Three signs of Bipolar disorder you shouldn't ignore, according to an expert

If you're wondering whether you're experiencing mood swings, or whether you need to see your GP about Bipolar disorder, an expert has shared the difference between the two

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The Times of India

World Bipolar Day: How to tell if someone is bipolar

World Bipolar Day is observed every year on March 30 to raise awareness and understanding as well as eliminate the stigma and promote acceptance for patients with bipolar disorder.

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Micro review: 'Chemical Khichdi: How I Hacked My Mental Health' by Aparna Piramal Raje

Writer and founder, Aparna Piramal Raje struggled with bipolar disorder for two decades. While people raised doubts over her motherhood and work-life, she proved them wrong by thriving in both. And now, she shares her journey in the book 'Chemical Khichdi: How I Hacked My Mental Health'. The book is…

The Guardian - UK

Are male doctors quick to diagnose mental illness in women?

Letters: Readers respond to Dr Sanah Ahsan’s article questioning why women are more likely to receive a mental health diagnosis than men

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Bipolar disorder is poorly understood in Ghana: knowing the facts can help prevent suffering

Attitudes to mental health conditions are often influenced by matters of awareness and belief systems. Bipolar disorder is one of the conditions that’s frequently misunderstood and stigmatised.

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Roosters star Crichton takes indefinite break from NRL

NSW and Sydney Roosters star Angus Crichton has taken a step back from rugby league and is receiving treatment for bipolar disorder, his father says.

Irish Mirror

Nicola Coughlan lands role in 'dream show' as she joins new Channel 4 comedy

The Derry Girls co-star plays a woman in her 20s suffering from bipolar disorder

Tribune News Service

California author uses dark humor — and a bear — to highlight flawed health system

Mother-to-be Kathleen Founds made a routine doctor’s appointment to discuss the risks of antidepressants in pregnancy. After the visit, Founds, who relies on medication to quell the manic highs and despondent lows of bipolar disorder, learned the physician was out of network.

Los Angeles Times

Hearing about bipolar disorder in the news or on social media? Here's what you should know

In the news or on social media, we hear the term "bipolar disorder" a lot.

The Independent UK

Man arrested for attacking police officer during New York library’s drag story time

Chase Catapano, 28, has suffered from bipolar disorder since he was a child, according to his father

Evening Standard

London 999 call handler urges men to speak up about their mental health this winter

Scott Robertson, who has bipolar disorder, said too many men feel ‘shame’ around expressing themselves

The Independent UK

‘Her hurt was too great’: My best friend’s bipolar disorder and me

A friend’s mental health crisis led Kate Ng and her flatmates to place a desperate late-night call to the hospital. Years later, she still experiences feelings of uncertainty over whether it was the right thing to do – so she spoke to experts and people with bipolar about one of…

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