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Article: New Survey Reveals Common Misperceptions of Bipolar Disorder May Lead to Misdiagnosis in Children; ~ Need for Greater Public Awareness and Education to Identify Symptoms Early and Begin Treatment ~.

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July 28, 2003
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CHICAGO, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to gain a better understanding of the public's perceptions of bipolar disorder (manic-depression), a recent survey revealed that only 11 percent of adults believe the illness can occur at any age and only 40 percent believe it is hereditary -- two common misperceptions that may lead to misdiagnosis in children. The survey was conducted in partnership with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and announced Friday at the Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) annual board of directors meeting.

Leading research firm StrategyOne interviewed 1,000 American adults about bipolar disorder and key findings were compared with results ... 







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