| | I've got a mixed bag for you this week - a new study shedding light on women whose symptoms get worse during the premenstrual period; a look at some factors that may cause a bipolar person to become violent; a chance to bring bipolar disorder into the public limelight; and another story of mental healthcare being neglected by a state government. Below the fold, information on Bipolar III Disorder, and at right, some discussions hand-picked to share. Don't miss "February." | | Women's Issue: Effects of Premenstrual Bipolar Symptoms Study results show that women whose bipolar disorder gets worse during the premenstrual period are likely to have more episodes - mostly depressive episodes - and a shorter time between episodes. | Risk Factors for Violence in Bipolar Disorder Writing in Psychiatric Times, Drs. Allison Lee and Igor Galynker took a look at some of the risk factors for violence in people who have bipolar disorder, with special emphasis on childhood trauma. | Vote for Bipolar Children's Organization and Book This year two of the finalists in About.com's Reader's Choice Awards are the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) and the children's book Brandon and the Bipolar Bear. Bring attention to bipolar issues by voting! | Arizona Mental Healthcare System Hurt by Budget Cuts The Sierra Vista Herald reports that recent funding cuts have had a drastic effect on Arizona's mental healthcare programs, and more cuts may be on the way. Local chapters of NAMI (the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) have been hit hard. | | | | Bipolar Disorder Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More>
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