Daily Archives: February 17, 2014

Mood-stabilizing drugs slipped into the vocabulary of psychiatrists during the last 15 years without a proper discussion of their definition. Consequently, these medications have been used in ways that have no empirical justification. The original idea behind the term mood … Continue reading →

These vignettes describe two scenarios quite familiar to persons with severe mental illnesses and their families. Consumers frequently experience situations in which they are given little control over important treatment decisions. Families just as frequently are frustrated by having to … Continue reading →

For the estimated 2.4 million adults living with schizophrenia in the U.S., and the people who love and care for them, it takes courage, compassion, and a commitment to stand and face this serious condition together — always looking ahead … Continue reading →

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http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Identification Bipolar disorder is a mental illness in which a person’s mood changes dramatically. Specifically, people with bipolar disorder experience manic periods, in which they have an excess of energy and may become irritable, impulsive and unable to concentrate, … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition that can affect both how you feel and how you act. It is a mood disorder thought to be caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that can result in extreme swings in … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder: A review with a focus on bipolar depression The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 02/10/2014  Review Article McElroy SL, et al. – The study aims to perform a detailed, qualitative review of existing literature on … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Understanding Bipolar I Disorder People experience different moods throughout their lives. Happiness, anger, and depression are moods most people experience at one time or another. There is a difference between the various moods most people experience and the episodes … Continue reading →