Bipolar disorder

Announcing NAMI Basics Education Course

Announcing NAMI Basics Education Course
NAMI Basics focuses on childhood onset bipolar disorder, childhood onset schizophrenia, depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD and eating disorders. Discussion topics center around: the biology of mental illnesses, getting an accurate diagnosis, … Read more on… Continue reading →

Lamotrigine Is One of the Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs Among Newly …

Lamotrigine is One of the Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs Among Newly …
According to thought leaders interviewed by Decision Resources, lamotrigine is considered to be beneficial for preventing and treating bipolar depression, one of the more challenging aspects of treating… Continue reading →

Worker's Social Security Benefits Don't End Entitlement to TTD Benefits

Worker's Social Security benefits don't end entitlement to TTD benefits
The worker received Social Security disability benefits for his nonwork-related chronic manic depression and tremors. A loss of earning capacity analysis determined that the worker had a 70 percent loss… Continue reading →

Maryville Rape: Daisy Coleman, Paige Parkhurst Borlan and the Story of a Town …

Maryville rape: Daisy Coleman, Paige Parkhurst Borlan and the story of a town …
… case flawlessly. We did our job, we responded and we put people in jail." However, he distanced himself from the treatment of evidence and the… Continue reading →

Comorbid Anxiety Warns of Bipolar Psychotherapy Need

Comorbid anxiety warns of bipolar psychotherapy need
medwireNews: Comorbid anxiety may flag those patients with bipolar depression who are in particular need of intensive psychotherapy, suggest findings from the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder. The randomized controlled … Read… Continue reading →

Possible Diagnosis…

Possible diagnosis…
Went to my psychiatrist appointment about my recent irrational anxiety problem… and now I have a possible diagnosis. Bipolar II. If you have ANY info or ex…


 

 

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Past Weight Loss an Overlooked Factor in Disordered Eating

Past weight loss an overlooked factor in disordered eating
The shadow of a person's past highest weight has an impact on their symptoms and recovery from eating disorders. Dr. Michael Lowe's team's research at Drexel suggests that there is no… Continue reading →

Are There Eating Disorder Hospitals for Children in the US?

Question by Adam: are there eating disorder hospitals for children in the US?
Are there specific hospitals that treat just children with eating disorders. Like Renfrew (adults) but a childrens one. thank you

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Answer by Brennaaaaaaa!!!!
Yep~ http://eating-disorder-recovery.suite101.com/article.cfm/united_states_treatment_centres… Continue reading →

Bipolar Disorder and Our Menstrual Cycle

Bipolar Disorder and Our Menstrual Cycle
In women with bipolar disorder, hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle can complicate treatment. Not only is mood affected, but the effectiveness of medication may be as well. Effects on Medication. Laura Miller,… Continue reading →

Savino “Sonny” J. D'Angelico

Savino “Sonny” J. D'Angelico
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Sonny's name to St. Jude's Children's Research Center, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN, 38105; to St. Joseph's Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828; or… Continue reading →