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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder On the heels of last week's announcement that Cedars-Sinai hospital is discontinuing all its psychiatric services comes more alarming news. The city of Chicago, where already 18% of the jail inmates have serious mental illnesses, is closing half its mental health treatment centers. And the state of Alabama is closing four of six facilities for the mentally ill. Where's it going to end? BP for Beginners: Mania/Hypomania and Depression Lessons 3 and 4 of Bipolar for Beginners are now published. In Lesson 3 you'll learn about mania and hypomania from both the outside and the inside. Lesson 4 introduces you to the basics of bipolar depression. Whitney Houston's Ex Bobby Brown's Bipolarity In the wake of Whitney Houston's sudden death by drowning on February 12, 2012, it's worth taking a look the life of her ex-husband, singer Bobby Brown. Both Whitney and Bobby had drug problems and went through rehab. Bobby's career waned while hers accelerated, and along the way, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. See More About:  bobby brown  singers with bipolar  celebrities with bipolar disorder Be Aware of Serotonin Syndrome A Facebook fan recently posted about her terrible experiences with serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition that can be caused by some bipolar medications, especially antidepressants. You should know what the symptoms are so that if any of them occur, you can recognize that you may have serotonin syndrome and seek help right away. See More About:  serotonin syndrome  side effects  My Bipolar Journal: Medication Roller Coaster Now 14 months into my bipolar diagnosis, I make a bad mistake at a visit to the psychiatrist, and develop a painful condition called costochondritis. The treatment for that seems to have an interesting psychiatric side effect. See More About:  impact of bipolar disorder  personal experiences with bipolar disorder  Bipolar Disorder Ads Bipolar II Disorder Bipolar Disease Bi Polar Symptoms Depression Symptoms Bipolar Psychotic Featured Articles Celebrities and Mental Illnesses Diagnosis & Symptoms Children & Teens Medications About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder   Follow me on: Advertisement