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Stress is something we all face. It comes in many forms and differs across contexts, from work-related or financial stress, to social problems, to new life changes, to internal experiences. Some stressors are minor or short term, while others may … Continue reading →

Do You Know Which Of These Treatments Works Best For OCD Sufferers? SSRIs, like fluxotine or other antidepressants Exposure therapy Ritual prevention Atypical antipsychotics, like risperidone Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects over 6 million Americans each … Continue reading →

PUBLISHED: 01/03/2016 Anxiety is the most prevalent mental illness in the United States. It affects nearly 14% of the population yearly. While new information on anxiety disorders has flourished over the last decade, little is being done to improve treatment … Continue reading →

Monday, October 10, 2011, is World Mental Health Day, a global effort by the United Nation’s World Health Organization (WHO) to promote education and awareness about mental illnesses. The theme of this year’s event is “Investing in Mental Health,” with … Continue reading →

The increased risks of those with bipolar disorder A recent study discovered that elevated or low levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, are associated with depression and lower quality of life in bipolar patients. Elevated or low levels of the … Continue reading →

Recent studies revealed that people with bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder are more likely to be suicidal, experience psycho-social problems, and abuse drugs. New research shows that people with bipolar disorder who also suffer from an anxiety disorder are more … Continue reading →

I have gotten acupuncture in the past and it helps a great deal if you know how to breathe whilr getting the treatment it is like meditating…. Acupuncture What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of very fine needles … Continue reading →

Bipolar debt is frequently a problem for members of the bipolar community. Manic episodes, bipolar spending sprees and reckless decisions can all result in serious financial consequences – and damaged credit. Lack of money is the root of all evil. … Continue reading →

Rates of injury, suicide lower with lithium than other mood stabilizers  Lithium was more effective than other maintenance monotherapies in reducing impulsive aggression and the tendency of patients with bipolar disorder to inflict self-harm and unintentional injury, a longitudinal cohort … Continue reading →