Daily Archives: February 14, 2014

Adjustment Disorder

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Adjustment disorder is a short-term condition that occurs when a person is unable to cope with, or adjust to, a particular source of stress, such as a major life change, loss, or event. Because people with adjustment disorders often … Continue reading →

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Benzodiazapines vs Antidepressants for Anxiety Disorder

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis that compared benzodiazepines with antidepressants for anxiety disorders has triggered a debate among clinicians about first-line treatments, efficacy for specific disorders, and adverse effects. Offidani and colleagues1 gathered data through 2012 on published, controlled, … Continue reading →

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New Hope for Borderline Personality Disorder

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co The topic of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) was a main focus at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting this past May. Mental health professionals have long been perplexed by this diagnosis and at a loss for good treatment options. … Continue reading →

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Study reports association between academic achievement and Bipolar Disorder

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co By Susan Perry | Published Thu, May 13 2010 10:22 am At Mind Hacks this week, British neuropsychologist Vaughn Bell reports on a large Swedish study whose findings seem to support the theory that genius and “madness” are somehow … Continue reading →

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Psych Central Article

An interesting new study finds that the attitude of family members toward mental illness can aid or hinder the recovery of mentally ill relatives.Researchers from Northern Illinois University discovered that while family members often provide critical support, they also can … Continue reading →

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