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John McManamy

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posted 05/06/2008, comments (6)

Learning the Latest on Brain Science

I am writing this at 4 in the morning. I have been lying horizontal in the dark for the past 4 hours, failing miserably to close the deal with the gods of sleep. Two hours between 10 and midnight - that was it. Then my racing mind took over. I'm in DC at the APA annual meeting, and I'm obviously way overstimulated. I have no... Read more Chevron

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G.J. Gregory

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posted 05/03/2008, comments (9)

Thanks To All

Seven years ago I began blogging. First to document my son’s struggles, then to help me deal with mine. Blogging for me has filled many needs. I started off looking for answers, hoping others could share insight on what my son, and then I, was experiencing. While looking for answers, I discovered the therapeutic... Read more Chevron

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Sue Bergeson

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posted 05/07/2008, comments (0)

The Voice Awards

Over the years that I've served as CEO of DBSA, many of you have expressed your frustration and concern with the way consumers of mental health services are portrayed in the media. Why are we always the axe murderers and thugs? What about the millions of us who do good things in the world? Well, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health... Read more Chevron

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Jerry Kennard

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posted 04/25/2008, comment (1)

Benefits of Omega-3 for Bipolar Uncertain

A lack of properly controlled trials is preventing any firm conclusions about the possible benefits of omega-3 for bipolar disorder. Several observational studies have suggested that fish oils and omega-3 docosahexaenioc (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acids have positive effects on the symptoms of depression. To examine the claims,... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/09/2008, comments (2)

Just Diagnosed - What Now?

Shannon writes:“I feel so frustrated today. No one seems to want to answer my question; is this bipolar, or is the family history of bipolar giving me this diagnosis. It is prevalent in my family, but it's been very hard for me to accept that I have it.“I've been bipolar (no, diagnosed with bipolar) for three weeks today. I've already... Read more Chevron

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