My husband suffers from bipolar disorder, and I have recently found myself becoming increasingly depressed. It almost feels as though his... Read more »
Writing full-time on mood disorders is very serious business. Most of last week was spent putting together a newsletter issue that featured... Read more »
Friday, Central Connecticut. I'm at my mom's place, not far from where I grew up. My brother and sister-in-law will be arriving shortly.... Read more »
A lack of properly controlled trials is preventing any firm conclusions about the possible benefits of omega-3 for bipolar disorder.... Read more »
When my marriage broke up just before last Thanksgiving, among other things, I had to worry about my health. The reality of the breakup... Read more »
Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control... Read more »
Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher... Read more »
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. During a "manic phase," people with bipolar... Read more »
Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This... Read more »
My first real test using mindfulness came in the fall of 2005. I had successfully maintained a low dose regimen for more than a year, way lower than... Read more »