Author Archives: JmaC

The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Failure to Launch

Posted on August 13, 2015 by JmaC

To understand how bipolar disorder and Failure to Launch Syndrome are connected, one must first understand them separately. Bipolar Disorder is classified as a manic-depressive illness. It causes intense mood shifts in one’s everyday life. This is different than commonly … Continue reading →

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FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA reporting mental health drug ziprasidone (Geodon) associated with rare but potentially fatal skin reactions

Posted on July 17, 2015 by JmaC

FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA reporting mental health drug ziprasidone (Geodon) associated with rare but potentially fatal skin reactions Safety Announcement [12-11-2014] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that the antipsychotic drug ziprasidone (marketed under the brand … Continue reading →

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Medication Guide Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

Posted on July 17, 2015 by JmaC

Read the Medication Guide that comes with you or your family member’s antidepressant medicine. This Medication Guide is only about the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions with antidepressant medicines. Talk to your, or your family member’s, healthcare provider about: … Continue reading →

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OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Posted on June 21, 2015 by JmaC

The upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will include a new chapter on Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders to reflect the increasing evidence of these disorders’ relatedness to one another and distinction from other … Continue reading →

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ADHD / Attention Deficit Disorder

Posted on June 21, 2015 by JmaC

The definition of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been updated in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to more accurately characterize the experience of affected adults. This revision is based on nearly two decades … Continue reading →

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