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Experiencing mood shifts based on seasonal sunlight? Exercise, stress reduction, and vitamin D may help. Signs of seasonal bipolar disorder include feeling hopeless, tense, or stressed. Key Takeaways Your bipolar disorder can have a seasonal pattern to it, with depressive … Continue reading →

When combined with prescribed medication, these alternative approaches may help you better manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Key Takeaways Talk to your doctor about any complementary or integrative health therapy you want to try to make sure you’re doing … Continue reading →

Lower rates of self-harm, accidental injury seen. People taking one of the alternative mood stabilizers were 40 percent more likely to harm themselves compared to patients on lithium. Don’t Miss This The Right Way to Talk About Bipolar Why Many … Continue reading →

In 1990, Congress designated the first full week of every October to be National Mental HealthAwareness Week. This year that week is October 7-13, 2007 and October 11th is both National Depression Screening Day, sponsored by Screening for Mental Health, … Continue reading →

Mood stabilizers are medications that can treat the extreme highs of bipolar disorder. Find out about the risks and benefits of these drugs. Key Takeaways Mood stabilizers are used along with antidepressants to balance out the extreme highs of bipolar … Continue reading →