(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, October 01, 2012 ) Los Angeles,CA -- The National Institute of Mental Health has revealed there are approximately 20 million Americans diagnosed with mood disorders in a given year, but researchers say the numbers are probably much higher. This means almost 10% of the population suffers from one of the following mental problems: major depressive disorder, bipolar mood disorder or dysthymic disorder. Experts say the median age of onset is 30 years, but teenagers are also exposed to this type of mental disorder. Bipolar mood disorder is often accompanied by anxiety disorders.
Bipolar mood disorder is a depressive disorder where patients experience extreme bipolar disorder mood swings, from sadness and depression to excitement and elation. The duration and intensity of the mood swings tend to vary, but they have a great impact on the lives of not only those who have been diagnosed with this disorder, but also on the lives of those who live with and interact with patients.
From life partners to friends, superiors to coworkers, the bipolar mood disorder affects more than just the sufferer, therefore finding the needed resources and obtaining more information on the best treatment options is crucial for anyone who is suffering from this condition or is close to someone who does.
The article series referring to bipolar mood disorder initiated on BipolarMoodDisorder.org is addressed to patients diagnosed with this mental disease who want to find out more about the causes, symptoms, manifestations and treatment options; the information found on the website can also be useful to healthy individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of this condition. Though new, the website’s goal is to become a reference site and a one-stop destination for all the latest news, discoveries and research results concerning this condition.
Referring to the treatment options for this mental condition, an article on the website describes the effects and side effects of mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder, one of the standard treatment options. According to the article, not all drugs have helped patients improve their condition, since it is important that the medication prescribed to ‘balance and control the neurotransmitters or brain chemicals to ensure that the person can deal with his feelings, behavior and emotions properly’.
A wealth of information addressing the most pressing issues connected with bipolar mood disorder can be found on BipolarMoodDisorder.org, serving as useful to patients and healthy individuals who are interested in helping others deal with this condition. Please visit www.bipolarmooddisorder.org for more information.
About BipolarMoodDisorder.org
BipolarMoodDisorder.org is a new website offering information, latest news and articles about bipolar mood disorder treatment options. The website’s aim is to become a reference site for individuals suffering from this disorder, where they can find all the latest and most accurate information regarding the most reliable treatment options.
