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Bipolar Treatment ConsiderationsIncreased Suicide RiskBipolar treatment frequently focuses on managing severe anxiety. The unrelenting agitation of this disorder, added to the use of alcohol, (depression self-medication), seriously increases the risk of suicide.
As I began to explore this devastating trend, I realized that there is much to be learned about bipolar disorder and its effective treatment. My personal experience and professional expertise give you powerful tools to improve your quality of life, and that of your loved ones with bipolar and other mood disorders. Our mission is prevention of depression, disability and suicide from the ground up. Education and life skills preparation need to begin early in life. Facts About Bipolar Treatment* Bipolar disorder or manic depression is common in children and adults.* Bipolar treatment can only begin after the correct diagnosis is made. Sometimes finding the right diagnosis takes many years. * There are distinct warning signs that warrant professional evaluation. * Bipolar disorder has many forms, and is not limited to the inaccurate and extreme portrayals in the media. * Successful treatment of bipolar disorder minimizes potentially disabling effects. * Untreated bipolar disorder can masquerade as a depression that is unresponsive to the usual treatment. * Without thoughtful bipolar treatment, many suicide deaths and violent behaviors occur that could have been prevented. The use of standard antidepressant medication in bipolar disorder can cause rapid mood swings and suicidal thinking. Special Challenges of Bipolar DisorderIt is particularly important to diagnose bipolar disorder or manic depression early in the course of illness.Bipolar disorder can present in many degrees of severity and therefore, many levels of suicide risk. Early diagnosis and bipolar treatment can prevent years of damage to relationships, careers, and finances. Bipolar disorder or manic depression, when untreated, can result in broken marriages, loss of relationships, financial ruin and frequently suicide. Bipolar disorder can occur in very young children and frequently goes undetected for years. When treatment for diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder or Schizophrenia fail to improve a child's symptoms, consider bipolar disorder or manic depression as a possibility. It is possible to make symptoms of bipolar disorder worse with the usual medications used for ADHD. Also, children with bipolar disorder are much more likely to experience frightening nightmares and intrusive, bizarre thoughts, than those with schizophrenia. It is most beneficial to have a qualified pediatric mental health professional evaluate your child if symptoms of irritability, self-destructive behavior or suicidal thinking are observed. Time is of the essence is getting started with bipolar treatment and prevention of tragic child suicides. Need help in determining the best professional for your child? Fill out this form to get the helpful reference,free. Just note "Choosing a Mental Health Professional" in the comments box.
Wise Use of Health Care DollarsProfessional counseling may be costly, so take advantage of this informational offer."How to Choose a Mental Health Professional" contains priceless, time-saving information on how to choose a provider that meets your personal needs, or those of your child. Don't waste time and money trying out counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists. Learn how to find out in advance if you will be able to work with your chosen mental health professional. More about teenage suicide risk and mood disorders including bipolar treatment. References:[1] WHO Press Release, Geneva 9/8/04 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2004/pr61/en/[2] Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO and the Queen's Printer for Scotland [3] Source: Statistics Canada, Health Statistics Division.Last modified: 2005-02-17. [4] http://www.nimh.nih.gov/suicideprevention/suifact.cfm [5] New Zealand Statistics Published April 2005, by the Ministry of Health [6] WHO Press Release, Geneva 9/8/04 http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2004/pr61/en/ [7] NIMH publication 97-4266, National Institute of Mental Health 1997
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