Bipolar Disorder - Management
Not only is access to mental health care declining, a new study finds the majority of psychiatrists don t accept health insurance.
Sticking to a regular routine can help balance the ups and downs of bipolar disorder, but for some, establishing a routine can be a major challenge.
Though efforts are underway to raise awareness, you can do your part by acting compassionately toward those living with this condition.
With this therapy, brain waves are "trained" to keep mood more stable.
Living with bipolar disorder presents an array of challenges. What if there was a way to prevent its onset?
Make your management of bipolar disorder comprehensive. Find out which edibles can improve or exacerbate your condition.
Here's how to measure normal daily emotions against mania and depression.
While bipolar disorder symptoms are similar to signs of regular depression, they are more likely to involve irritability, guilt, unpredictable mood swings.
Depression affects both men and women. But there are key difference in their symptoms.
The symptoms of bipolar disorder can be severe, but with the right treatments, patients can manage the disease. Here's a look at bipolar disorder by the numbers.
Here's how to find helpful resources and know the right questions to ask.
Typically diagnosed based on questions and answers, it's possible that the blood holds the truth about who is depressed.
How do doctors measure and diagnose conditions from anxiety to personality disorders, especially when there is more than one condition involved?
Stress and bipolar disorder go hand in hand; each can trigger and exacerbate the other. What are the basics behind this mental health condition?
What are common concerns about these highly-prescribed drugs?
Follow these tips to help reduce the likelihood of a manic episode.
Although depression is treatable, some patients, especially those with more severe cases, can suffer a relapse.
An estimated 5.7 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. Here's one man's story of despair, diagnosis, treatment, and hope.
Not so black and white: study concludes bipolar disease is more of a spectrum disorder.
A healthy dependency is a two-way relationship; both parties contribute to it in positive ways. A codependent relationship, in contrast, is an unhealthy, dysfunctional, perhaps even abusive, one-sided relationship.
Being confronted with a loved one who is considering suicide is frightening and distressing, and you may be at a loss as to what to do. By responding with these six steps, you might actually save someone's life.
While talking to a trained mental health professional can be invaluable for many patients, nothing compares to talking to others who are going through the same experience. But can the Internet substitute quality interpersonal dialogue?
Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medication in the country, so mental health experts are trying to understand if, when, and how patients should cease taking them. Here, a guide to the transition to life without depression medication.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe and chronic mental health condition that disrupts a person's ability to regulate their emotions. Read on to get the comprehensive information you need to navigate the condition.
Vitamins play a critical role in mental health. And insufficient intake of certain vitamins have been linked to mood disorders. So, which deficiency is resulting in your symptoms? Find out here.
Does a loved one suffer from a Cluster A Personality Disorder? If so, coping with his actions may not always be easy. Here, a guide to help you understand and cope with the condition.
You can minimize a bipolar episode and maintain some control over your life with a bit of planning and being aware of your environment. Here are a few suggestions for managing your bipolar triggers.
Psychodynamic therapy is one of the oldest forms of psychological treatment, and one that some psychologists and social workers still use
If you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), there may be a way to ease your symptoms.
Parenting certainly has challenges. So when a parent has a mental illness such as bipolar disorder, it adds another whole dimension to the family dynamics.