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Health Encyclopedia: Bipolar Disorder Therapy And Lifestyle Changes

Therapy and Lifestyle Changes

Classic psychotherapy does not help most patients with bipolar disorder. Nevertheless, many newer approaches are proving to be very useful. Trained mental health professionals can:

Educate patients about bipolar disorder and its treatments
Help them comply with drug regimens
Monitor the patient's on-going status
Intervene early in manic and depressive episodes to reduce the severity of the attack

In addition, trained professionals can help patients:

Adjust to the reality o...

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Expert & Community Posts

Heart Disease & Mortality Higher in Major Mental Illness

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

People with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have a significantly higher risk of coronary heart... Read more »

Dr. John Ratey Discusses Exercise and ADHD in New Book

By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

One of the perks in my line of work is getting lots of packages in the mail from publishers who... Read more »

Looking Back - Ideas That Came Together for Me

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...in June at the Seventh International Conference on Bipolar Disorder.We are talking about genes... Read more »

This Just In: We Can Change, We Can Heal

By John McManamy , Health Expert

No doubt you have noticed that my shareposts this year are framed as conversations with you, the... Read more »

To Lithium or Not to Lithium

By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...lithium, doubts have started to kick in do i really have bipolar disorder what if i don't have... Read more »

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Health Guide

The Top 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder

Like many mental illnesses, the commentary surrounding bipolar disorder is saturated with myths--it's hard to tell what's true and what's not. Below you'll find the real story, from our Expert... Read more »

Questions and Answers About Bipolar Disorder

Here are some common questions and issues to think about regarding a diagnosis of bipolar disorder: 1. How do I know that I have bipolar disorder?Ideally, your doctor should be basing this diagnosis... Read more »

Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder: Kyle's Story

Raising a child with bipolar disorder presents significant challenges, from finding the right doctor and creating an effective treatment regimen to providing support. Expert Patient G.J. Gregory,... Read more »

Ask the Author: Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Expert patient John McManamy, who has battled bipolar disorder, is taking his voice to a new level. His informative and provocative book, Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your... Read more »

ADHd and Bipolar Disorder

ADHD and Bipolar Disorder (previously Manic Depression) share many of the same characteristics, however, the underlying reasons for the behavior are usually different. While hyperactivity is a... Read more »

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