Topic: Thomas Insel

Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia the Same Disorder with the Same Cause?

About.com - 943 days ago
I've been trying to think of a great line to grab everyone's interest in this ground-breaking research study . Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia may be the same disorder; Both are caused by the cumulative effects of thousands of tiny genetic mutations.. Ever ...

FDA Sees Benefits, Risks in Antipsychotics for Children

Wall Street Journal Health Blog - 975 days ago
Powerful antipsychotics currently used to treat adults for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder appear to be effective in treating children and teens as well, though there are serious risks associated with the medicines, according to documents put out by the FDA staff today.. ...

More Kids With Bipolar Disorder?

HealthCentral.com - 1615 days ago
The number of visits to the doctor ending with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children has grown by 40 times in the past decade.. In 1994 to 1995, 25 out of every 100,000 visits for kids ages 19 and younger resulted ...