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DJDJ's parents report that he is doing great. He is happy at school and having fewer tantrums at home. The combination of Clonidine, Focalin and Trileptal seem to be working well, and DJ no longer takes Risperdal. Since Dr. Bacon took DJ off Risperdal a few months ago, DJ's appetite has returned to normal. |
JessicaJessica is finishing 6th grade. She is doing better in school and is making friends. But her mother reports that Jessica is still experiencing intense mood swings and is often irritable. Her medications have had to be adjusted several times in the past months and even so, Jessica's behavior continues to fluctuate. The family continues to work closely with Dr. Axelson at the University of Pittsburgh Bipolar Center in order to find the right combination of medications. |
JacobJacob's mother tells us that Jacob recently went through a tough time. She says that Jacob had been enjoying his schoolwork, but that, under pressure with college prep and the impending Junior Prom, his bipolar symptoms grew more intense. After a period of intense depression and volatile behavior, he now seems to be doing better. |
Brain MattersIn February, shortly after this program was first broadcast, Brain Matters filed for bankruptcy. |
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