| | For well over a year I've been following the progress as the American Psychiatric Association prepares the new edition of its "bible," the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Some changes have caused an uproar, but none of these is in the area of bipolar disorder. Still, some of the changes in the BP section are significant, and I have a preview for you. | | Avoidance Behavior - Oh, So Common This blog, originally published two years ago, has turned out to be one of the most popular ever - and for good reason. I will do almost anything to avoid certain chores around the house, and I'm in good company: the picture in the blog comes from my own living room. Are you one of us? Read more. | Crying, Laughing, Crying, Laughing - And Not Bipolar at All PBA is a misunderstood illness that is frequently mistaken for depression and sometimes for bipolar disorder. If it's not diagnosed correctly, treatment can be only partially helpful or not work at all. Read more. | New Diagnostic Manual for Mental Illness Coming Soon And why should you care? It can affect you more than you might think. Read more. | Children & Teens While a great deal of controversy still exists regarding the diagnosis criteria for children with bipolar disorder (manic depression), early onset bipolar disorder is now generally accepted. | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com | | | | Must Reads | | | Follow me on: | | | | Advertisement | |
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