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- The Scientific Method of Research ? Understanding the Research Proce…Created: 2009-07-12 @ 17:13:40 GMT Updated: 2009-07-12 @ 19:52:08 GMT
The scientific method of research is a process -- a process that usually takes years or even decades to move an idea from hypothesis to theory. In recent years this process has accelerated, but the… - The Role of Media in Reporting Medical Research - Reporting Research…Created: 2009-07-12 @ 16:51:56 GMT Updated: 2009-07-12 @ 19:49:52 GMT
The role of media in reporting medical research is quite a debate. There are those who hold that the media distort research findings, exploiting them for ratings at the expense of health consumers,… - Diagnosing a Hypomanic Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Hypom…Created: 2009-07-09 @ 18:13:56 GMT
There are a number of criteria that must be met for diagnosing a hypomanic episode. In order for a period of mood disturbance or difficult behavior to be considered a hypomanic episode as per the D… - Diagnosing a Mixed Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Mixed Epi…Created: 2009-07-09 @ 17:55:18 GMT
There are three criteria that must be met for diagnosing a mixed episode. In order for a period of mood disturbance or difficult behavior to be considered a mixed episode as per the DSM each of the… - Diagnosing a Depressive Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Depr…Created: 2009-07-09 @ 17:41:09 GMT Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 17:51:29 GMT
There are a number of criteria that must be met for diagnosing a depressive episode. In order for a period of mood disturbance or difficult behavior to be considered a depressive episode as per the… - Diagnosing a Manic Episode ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing a Manic Epi…Created: 2009-07-09 @ 17:36:39 GMT Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 17:52:10 GMT
There are a number of criteria that must be met for diagnosing a manic episode. In order for a period of mood disturbance or difficult behavior to be considered a manic episode as per the DSM each … - Diagnosing Bipolar II Disorder ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing Bipolar…Created: 2009-07-09 @ 14:33:13 GMT
There are five measures needed for a diagnosing Bipolar II Disorder… - Diagnosing Bipolar I Disorder ? DSM Criteria for Diagnosing Bipolar …Created: 2009-07-09 @ 14:10:15 GMT
There is one qualifying event needed for diagnosing Bipolar I Disorder as per the criteria found in the DSM IV. … - Depression - Symptoms and Warning Signs of DepressionCreated: 2009-07-08 @ 01:27:49 GMT
Depression is considered one of the primary symptoms of bipolar disorder. However, it is actually a set of symptoms characteristic of one aspect of bipolar disorder. An episode of depression, as it… - Experiences With Psychiatric HospitalizationCreated: 2009-07-06 @ 19:01:34 GMT
Often people with bipolar disorder are hospitalized to stabilize their conditions. If you have been a psychiatric inpatient, please share your story here. If you are curious or fearful about psychi… - Bipolar Grandiosity - Readers' experiences with bipolar grandiosityCreated: 2009-07-05 @ 22:03:01 GMT Updated: 2009-07-05 @ 22:07:08 GMT
Bipolar grandiosity can be harmless, or it can lead to all kinds of reckless, thoughtless or even dangerous behavior. Here readers can share their own experiences with grandiosity that is a symptom… - Wellstone-Domenici Parity Act - Mental Health ParityCreated: 2009-07-05 @ 18:31:39 GMT
Parity in the broadest definition of the word simply means equality; two items having equivalent value or status. In October 2008, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addi… - Mental Health Parity - Parity - Health Insurance ParityCreated: 2009-07-05 @ 18:23:42 GMT Updated: 2009-07-05 @ 18:34:33 GMT
Parity in the broadest definition of the word simply means equality; two items having equivalent value or status. When the term parity is applied to health insurance, all simplicity is lost… - Antidepressants - Definition of AntidepressantsCreated: 2009-07-02 @ 15:49:59 GMT
Antidepressants - also spelled as anti-depressants and anti depressants - are medications that are designed to lessen depression or help depression go away. More… - Mental Health Insurance Parity - Parity - Mental Health ParityCreated: 2009-07-01 @ 22:25:25 GMT Updated: 2009-07-02 @ 00:48:54 GMT
Parity in the broadest definition of the word simply means equality; two items having equivalent value or status. When the term parity is applied to health insurance, all simplicity is lost… - Parity - Mental Health Parity - Health Insurance ParityCreated: 2009-07-01 @ 22:21:31 GMT Updated: 2009-07-02 @ 00:47:50 GMT
Parity in the broadest definition of the word simply means equality; two items having equivalent value or status. When the term parity is applied to health insurance, all simplicity is lost… - Bipolar Disorder Test - Is There a Bipolar Disorder TestCreated: 2009-06-29 @ 15:08:49 GMT
A lot of people would love for there to be a bipolar disorder test. The truth is, there are no tests for bipolar disorder - yet. But genetic science may one day provide the means to test for mood d… - Mania ? Symptoms and Warning Signs of ManiaCreated: 2009-06-23 @ 00:11:52 GMT Updated: 2009-06-23 @ 20:12:20 GMT
Mania is a hallmark symptom of bipolar disorder. Or to be more precise, mania is a cluster of symptoms that are associated with one aspect of bipolar disorder. An episode of mania can quickly spira… - Mood Stabilizers Medications for Bipolar Disorder - What Are Mood St…Created: 2009-06-22 @ 15:45:03 GMT
Mood stabilizers are one of the most important groups of medications for bipolar disorder. Mood stabilizers are medications primarily used for symptoms of mania and hypomania, but some have some an… - Medications for Bipolar Disorder - Overview of the Types of Medicati…Created: 2009-06-16 @ 20:59:22 GMT
Medications are the standard and proven treatment for bipolar disorder. Sometimes a patient can be stabilized on a single prescription drug, but more often a combination of medications - often call…