Monthly Archives: July 2016

You’re not powerless when it comes to bipolar disorder. Beyond the treatment you get from your doctor or therapist, there are many things you can do to reduce your symptoms and stay on track, including educating yourself about bipolar disorder, … Continue reading →

Who Is Affected by Depression? Major depressive disorder affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, or about 6.7 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older, in a given year. (Archives of General Psychiatry, 2005 Jun; 62(6): 617-27) While major depressive … Continue reading →

Q: What is depression? A: Depression is a treatable, medical illness marked by changes in mood, thought and behavior. That’s why it’s called a mood disorder. Everyone, at various times in life, feels sad or blue. And it’s normal to … Continue reading →

This booklet is about real people. They have decided to share their stories to help others understand how it feels to have a mood disorder; what treatment, relationship, and work issues arise; and what really works in coping. They are … Continue reading →

What are Depression and Bipolar Disorder? Depression and Bipolar Disorder are mood disorders, medical illnesses characterized by changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior.Depression is the most common mood disorder, affecting approximately 20 million Americans each year. Symptoms of depression include: … Continue reading →

You’re not powerless when it comes to bipolar disorder. Beyond the treatment you get from your doctor or therapist, there are many things you can do to reduce your symptoms and stay on track, including educating yourself about bipolar disorder, … Continue reading →

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Treatment and Therapy for Bipolar Mania and Bipolar Depression If you suspect that you’re suffering from bipolar disorder, seek help right away. The earlier you catch bipolar disorder, the better your chances of getting and staying well. … Continue reading →

Self-help for bipolar disorder While dealing with bipolar disorder isn’t always easy, it doesn’t have to run your life. But in order tosuccessfully manage bipolar disorder, you have to make smart choices. Your lifestyle and daily habits have a significant … Continue reading →

Abstract The delivery of psychiatric care is changing with a new emphasis on integrated care, preventative measures, population health, and the biological basis of disease. Fundamental to this transformation are big data and advances in the ability to analyze these … Continue reading →

Abstract Background Bipolar disorder refers to a group of chronic psychiatric disorders of mood and energy levels. While dramatic psychiatric symptoms dominate the acute phase of the diseases, the chronic course is often determined by an increasing burden of co-occurring … Continue reading →