Monthly Archives: August 2015

Non-Psychiatric Mental Disorders in the perinatal period

Posted on August 30, 2015 by JmaC

Mental disorders are among the most common morbidities of pregnancy and the postnatal period, and can have adverse effects on the mother, her child, and family. This Series paper summarises the evidence about epidemiology, risk factors, identification, and interventions for … Continue reading →

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The Anxious Bipolar Patient

Posted on August 17, 2015 by JmaC

Bipolar disorder is a clinically challenging condition. In addition to the multiple mood states that patients can experience, the illness is frequently associated with multiple comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions. Bipolar disorder can best be understood as a family of … Continue reading →

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I believe

Posted on August 17, 2015 by JmaC

I believe that all that we do and whom we meet on our journey is placed on our road of life for a purpose. There are no accidents; we are all teachers! If you’re willing to pay attention to the … Continue reading →

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PASSION

Posted on August 17, 2015 by JmaC

PASSION: I’ve always been a passionate person, luckily, for without that passion I would have no drive. I lost about every ounce of passion on the day I got DX (diagnosed), on January 15th, 15 years ago, as Bipolar I … Continue reading →

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Crossing the BP Bridge

Posted on August 17, 2015 by JmaC

At times the bridge is very narrow, with planks that are unstable, some even missing. I continue my journey holding on tight as the bridge narrows, and the planks are unsafe taking each step slowly making choices carefully as I … Continue reading →

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