Monthly Archives: July 2016

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder Download PDF Download ePub Order a free hardcopy En Español Do you go through intense moods? Do you feel very happy and energized some days, and very sad and depressed on other days? Do these moods last for … Continue reading

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What to do in a crisis

What To Do In A Crisis The first objective in a mental health crisis is to make sure everyone is safe – you, your family, others in the community and the person in distress. This is best accomplished by making … Continue reading

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

ADAA and Beyond OCD Effective April 1, 2016, Beyond OCD joined forces with ADAA and transferred its resources to us. ADAA staff is working to incorporate the content of Beyond OCD and OCD Education Station websites. Until that is completed, … Continue reading

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Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia

Panic disorder is diagnosed in people who experience spontaneous seemingly out-of-the-blue panic attacks and are preoccupied with the fear of a recurring attack. Panic attacks occur unexpectedly, sometimes even during sleep. Learn the symptoms of a panic attack, also known … Continue reading

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Dealing with Bipolar Disorder

Dealing with Bipolar Disorder If you have bipolar disorder, get treatment and stick with it. Here are some tips: Talk to your doctor about your treatment. Stay on your medication. Keep a routine for eating and sleeping. Get enough sleep. … Continue reading

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Major Ups and Downs Bipolar Disorder Brings Extreme Mood Swings

Most people feel happy and energized on some days and less so on others. But if these mood changes last for a week or more and are severe—making it hard for you to sleep, stay focused or go to work—it … Continue reading

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At-Home Bipolar Disorder Test: Help or Hindrance?

An at-home bipolar test, launched in February 2008 and sold over the Internet, is meant to be used with a doctor’s evaluation to make a correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder more quickly. “Sales continue to be brisk,” says Kurt May, … Continue reading

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What You Should Know About Bipolar Disorder

What Is It? Sometimes called manic depression, bipolar disorder causes extreme shifts in mood. People who have it may spend weeks feeling like they’re on top of the world before plunging into a deep depression. The length of each high … Continue reading

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Bipolar Disorder and Your Job

A bipolar disorder diagnosis can have a big effect on your job and career. In a survey of people with depression and bipolar disorderconducted by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 88% said their condition affected their ability to work. … Continue reading

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What to expect from therapy

You’ve decided you need psychotherapy, but the whole idea of it makes you nervous. You feel vulnerable at the thought of talking about your struggles, and you don’t know what to expect. You’re not alone. Most people are at least … Continue reading

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