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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...
Expert & Community Posts
Drugs That Can Contribute to Weight Gain
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...minimize some of these side effects including better diet and exercise. If you are on, or... Read more »
The Anniversary
By GingerVieira , Health Expert...celebrate with a carb-free dinner or a bottle of diet soda. I think I spent that night with my... Read more »
Treating Bipolar Depression: Part II
By John McManamy , Health Expert...regular sleep pattern is also critical, as is good diet and exercise, avoiding stress and... Read more »
Sixty Minutes' Worst Hour
By John McManamy , Health Expert...psychiatric drugs. Rebecca Riley was being treated for bipolar disorder, or manic depression,... Read more »
Recovery is a Dialogue
By John McManamy , Health Expert...publication of my book, "Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder," I began speaking in... Read more »
Health Guide
Healthy Diet Tips for Bipolar Disorder
...found that they lessen stress and aid in focusing.Antidepressants and Weight GainThere are special dietary requirements for people who take many of the medications used to treat bipolar disorder.... Read more »Ask the Author: Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
...are some of those choices? JOHN MCMANAMY: These include important lifestyle regimens such as proper diet, exercise, and sleep, maintaining a regular schedule, avoiding stress and managing the... Read more »Depression Issues: What are the causes of depression and the risk factors for depression?
...norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low in omega-3 and other fatty acids, folic acid, and vitamin B-12 appear to be risk... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Complications
...muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and obtained from animal products in the diet. Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver and is needed for normal body functions... Read more »Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder is more common than previously thought, but this illness, particularly bipolar disorder II, is still poorly recognized in the family-practice setting. It is estimated that... Read more »Images
Medications
...water or other fluid each day, and maintain a healthy diet with normal amounts of salt... Read more »
...water or other fluid each day, and maintain a healthy diet with normal amounts of salt... Read more »
...water or other fluid each day, and maintain a healthy diet with normal amounts of salt... Read more »
...other fluid each day, and maintain a healthy diet with normal amounts of salt (sodium) as ... Read more »
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