Monthly Archives: July 2016

Stop Procrastination Positive Affirmations

Posted on July 12, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I act now I am a doer I take charge and get things done I am always moving forward and working on my goals I work hard first and play later I always start a project right … Continue reading →

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Bipolar Disorder, Light, and Darkness

Posted on July 12, 2016 by JmaC

Bipolar Disorder, Light, and Darkness (updated 12/2014) Using light and darkness as treatment (less med’s!) How Light Affects the Brain Treatment Implications Yellow Eyeglasses to Avoid Blue Light? Where can I buy the yellow eyeglasses? Avoiding blue without wearing funny … Continue reading →

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Questions and Answers About the STEP-BD Depression Psychosocial Treatment Trial

Posted on July 12, 2016 by JmaC

1. Q. What was the goal of the STEP-BD depression psychosocial treatment trial and how did it fit into STEP-BD? A. The study reported in the April 2007 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry describes the results of a … Continue reading →

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Management of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on July 12, 2016 by JmaC

This article exemplifies the AAFP 2000 Annual Clinical Focus on mental health. Bipolar disorder most commonly is diagnosed in persons between 18 and 24 years of age. The clinical presentations of this disorder are broad and include mania, hypomania and … Continue reading →

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Antipsychotics and bipolar disorder

Posted on July 12, 2016 by JmaC

Antipsychotic medicines are sometimes used together with mood stabilisers to help treat an episode of high mood (mania). They are used as an initial treatment to help control the symptoms while the mood stabiliser begins to work. Antipsychotic medicines can … Continue reading →

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