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Can Exercise Help With Bipolar Disorder
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
By Jerry Kennard
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Health Expert
People with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have a significantly higher risk of coronary heart...
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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...
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By John McManamy
,
Health Expert
...in June at the Seventh International Conference on Bipolar Disorder.We are talking about genes...
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By John McManamy
,
Health Expert
No doubt you have noticed that my shareposts this year are framed as conversations with you, the...
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Health Guide
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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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