 | Studies have found that a quarter to a third of people who experience psychosis from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have religious delusions. This week a reader asks a question about the after-effects of this kind of experience. Can you relate? | |
Are Your Religious Beliefs Affected by Mania?
A reader describes her religious experiences while hospitalized for bipolar mania and says they have left her confused about her beliefs. Has this happened to you?
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New Parents' Guide to Bipolar Medications Released
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology has released the new "Parents' Medication Guide for Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents." This excellent resource goes well beyond the subject of medications and is a must-read for parents of a bipolar child.
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Poem from Daughter to Mother
Forum community member I'm Broken recently posted this poem written by her daughter. Both mother and daughter have bipolar disorder. It is so touching that I felt compelled to share it with all of you.
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Trileptal Manufacturer Fined for Illegal Marketing
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. has agreed to pay a stiff fine for the way it has marketed the anticonvulsant drug Trileptal (generic name oxcarbazepine). The issue isn't whether Trileptal can help people with bipolar disorder, but that the drug was marketed illegally for a use not approved by the FDA.
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