Monthly Archives: April 2016

Introduction This page used to be entitled Breaking News: Two Psychiatrists Agree on 31 Points!  Hard enough to get agreement on anything important, let alone 31 different items. But on this issue, my colleague Tam Kelly (Fort Collins, CO) and I … Continue reading →

Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder updated 11/2014 Introduction Official word: International Task Force Two ways to have anxiety with bipolar disorder Anxiety as a symptom of Bipolar Disorder Anxiety as a separate condition Summary: treatment implications Introduction Anxiety can be a symptom … Continue reading →

Definition Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, … Continue reading →

What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness marked by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. In 1980, theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Third Edition(DSM-III) listed BPD as a diagnosable illness for the … Continue reading →