Monthly Archives: July 2016

A BRIGHT Technological Future for Mental Health Trials

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

The BRIGHTEN study February 19, 2016 • Science Update Playing games, watching movies, and paying bills through smartphones and tablets has become commonplace. Americans are used to doing almost everything through the technology in their pockets. Is mobile mental health … Continue reading →

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Studies Refine Understanding of Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

Two new studies provide additional details on best practices for treating people with bipolar disorder, a sometimes debilitating illness marked by severe mood swings between depression and mania. The two studies are part of the NIMH-funded Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program … Continue reading →

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Mood Disorders Predict Later Substance Abuse Problems Mania symptoms and bipolar disorder II more likely to lead to substance abuse than depression

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

anuary 9, 2008 • Science Update People with manic symptoms and bipolar disorder type II are at significant risk of later developing an alcohol abuse or dependence problem, a long-term study conducted in Switzerland confirms. The study was published in … Continue reading →

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Faster-Acting Medications for Bipolar Disorder’s Manic Phase May Be Feasible

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

New Research Pinpoints Potential Molecular Target in Brain Cells January 23, 2008 • Science Update Scientists may be able to develop faster-acting medications for the manic phase of bipolar disorder, new research shows. Current medications take several days to weeks … Continue reading →

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Self Discipline Positive Affirmations

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am disciplined I am in complete control of myself My willpower has the strength of steel I am dedicated to achieving my goals I relish the feeling of working through a difficult task My mind is … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Antidepressants: Skip the Serotonin Boost?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

Scientists Reverse Depression-Like Behaviors In Mice Without Raising Serotonin Levels February 14, 2008 • Science Update New research adds to evidence of potentially better molecular targets in the brain to treat depression and other mental disorders, according to NIMH-funded scientists. … Continue reading →

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We Shall Over Come

Posted on July 5, 2016 by JmaC

It’s a beautiful day and I’m inside. Scared. I don’t know how to get out of this repetition. I don’t know how to get out on my own. I drag myself down, down, down. Catch me I scream in silence. … Continue reading →

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My Prayer

Posted on July 5, 2016 by JmaC

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve; I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health, that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. I asked … Continue reading →

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Attitude of Gratitude Affirmations

Posted on July 5, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I have an attitude of gratitude My thoughts are focused on positivity and thankfulness I am sincerely grateful and this attracts positivity into my life I take time to be grateful for something as simple as a … Continue reading →

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Potential New Target Found for Developing Medications to Treat Bipolar Disorder

Posted on July 5, 2016 by JmaC

Medications that target the protein BAG1, which regulates a process that can trigger symptoms in people who have bipolar disorder, may offer a new way of treating the disease, according to NIMH scientists. Their study was published online June 18, … Continue reading →

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