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The wit and wisdom of Carrie Fisher 1/27/2010 bp Magazine’s Winter 2010 issue celebrates five years of bp Magazine, including an intimate conversation with actress, writer and Broadway star, Carrie Fisher.
Latest NIMH Study on Bipolar Disorder NAMI responds to the Archives of General Psychiatry that published a study on the effectiveness of psychosocial treatments for bipolar disorder.
Impact & Cost of Mental Illness: Bipolar The ramifications of bipolar disorder include a significant economic toll, as well as family disruption, caregiver stress, and an individual burden encompassing comorbid illnessess, substance abuse, poor functionality, and high suicide risk.
Managing Pregnancy and Bipolar Disorder Careful planning for pregnancy can help women with bipolar disorder optimally manage their illness to minimize their symptoms and avoid risks to the fetus.
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