How to Treat a Bipolar PatientDavid J. Miklowitz
If somebody has acute suicidal thoughts with the urge to act, we have to relieve the emotional pressure leading to this despair as quickly as possible, in order to “buy time” to address the underlying depression wit...
It is also important to understand the different types of depression so you can learn how to manage your condition. Whether you are dealing with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, postpartum depression, the following coping techniques can help ease the burden ...
Another complementary treatment for aspects of bipolar disorder isphototherapy, also known as lightbox therapy. It is often used to treat seasonal depression. Evidence regarding the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids or acupuncture, on the other hand, is inconsistent.34 There is not c...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by periods of intense highs and intense lows—referred to as “mania” and “depression”, respectively. It’s a mental illness that requires the intervention of a mental health professional to diagnose and treat symptoms. There are various types ...
Learn the symptoms of depression, plus how a mental health professional can help teens discover how to stop being depressed and better regulate their mood.
A slew of mental health apps are coming out of academic institutions, research clinics and a number of start-ups. They all seek to facilitate the management of serious mental illnesses—such as severe depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
To me, it was an admission that there was something wrong with me, and I was having a really hard time accepting that I had bipolar disorder. I managed to graduate from Wharton, but I fell into a deep depression soon afterward and became completely unmotivated. Even when I moved to New...
Depression – Lets Fight Back! Depression is a mental illness that can cause long periods of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness. It can also lead to physical problems such as headaches, chest pain, and stomach problems. It can even lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Depression is treata...
Kim Mills: Up to 4% of people in the US live with bipolar disorder, what used to be called manic depression, but as common as this mood disorder is, it is also often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Indeed, many people with bipolar disorder wait years between experiencing their first symptom...