Monthly Archives: May 2016

Get the facts: Your options: Take medicines for panic disorder. Don’t take medicines. Try home treatment and counselling to deal with your symptoms. Key points to remember Two types of medicines work well for treating panic attacks. Benzodiazepines can help … Continue reading →

Despite its huge impact on health and society, depression is still stigmatized and neglected worldwide, and it should receive more attention, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “On a global scale, [the burden of depression] is greater … Continue reading →

To understand how bipolar disorder and Failure to Launch Syndrome are connected, one must first understand them separately. Bipolar Disorder is classified as a manic-depressive illness. It causes intense mood shifts in one’s everyday life. This is different than commonly … Continue reading →

There are several typical concerns that many job seekers have, such as conflict with co-workers or a supervisor and being overworked and underpaid. But for those dealing with a bipolar diagnosis, being able to cope effectively with these concerns, among … Continue reading →

Living with Bipolar Disorder can often feel like a roller coaster ride with the highs of mania and the lows of depression. In addition, there are also the twists and turns on that ride based on a person’s environment, including … Continue reading →

What is mental health? We often talk about mental health and mental illness. But what do we mean by mental health and what can you do to look after yours? What do we mean by mental health? There is often … Continue reading →

What is depression? It is when the low feelings or down mood, along with other symptoms, lasts for more than a couple of weeks that a person may have depression (sometimes referred to as clinical depression). Depression is a lot … Continue reading →