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Saphris Approved for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Two severe psychiatric illnesses

U.S. Spending on Mental Health Care Soaring
Rate of increase now outstrips that for heart disease, cancer, data shows

FDA Panel OKs Newer Antipsychotics for Children
Seroquel, Zyprexa and Geodon have been linked to certain health risks, experts note

Risperdal Consta Approved for Bipolar Disorder
Long-acting version of antipsychotic

Impulsivity Raises Alcoholism Risk
Mouse study finds those that crave alcohol are more likely to choose quick rewards

Kids’ Risks Increase When Parents Are Bipolar
Knowing that mood disorders are more common in offspring may aid in detection, experts say

Common Genes Link Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia
Large Swedish study suggests reappraisal of conditions as distinct entities needed

Health Tip: Managing Bipolar Disorder
Some helpful suggestions

Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Study found missing section protected against psychiatric illness

U.S. Kids Take More Psychotropic Drugs Than Europeans
Cultural differences, regulatory practices may explain difference, researchers say