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Monthly Archives: August 2007

COMMENTS ON THE ART WORK

“The Brilliant and At Times Terrifying Imagination of a bipolar 8 y.o. child” (Eric p. 209)

In this drawing in addition to the vivid use of color

Note the complex and abundant detail. This is an indication of this child’s intelligence as well as his imagination.

Note his depiction of “spells” being cast by the Wizard on the [...]

AN IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION

Major Tranquilizers—even atypical ones–
are not Mood Stabilizers!

Lately I have noticed a disturbing trend: more and more patients are referring to an atypical major tranquilizer—Abilify, Seroquel, Geodon, Zyprexa, Risperdol—as a “mood stabilizer.”
What is the difference? and Why is [...]