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Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that’s thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have … Continue reading →

Many of us experience stress in life, whether this is in the short term from one-off projects, or long-term stress from a high-pressure career. Not only can this be profoundly unpleasant, it can seriously affect our health and our work. … Continue reading →

Depression: What You Need To Know Download PDF Download ePub Download Mobi Order a free hardcopy About this booklet This booklet, prepared by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides an overview on depression. NIMH is part of the … Continue reading →

Bipolar Disorder Download PDF Download ePub Order a free hardcopy En Español Do you go through intense moods? Do you feel very happy and energized some days, and very sad and depressed on other days? Do these moods last for … Continue reading →

What To Do In A Crisis The first objective in a mental health crisis is to make sure everyone is safe – you, your family, others in the community and the person in distress. This is best accomplished by making … Continue reading →

ADAA and Beyond OCD Effective April 1, 2016, Beyond OCD joined forces with ADAA and transferred its resources to us. ADAA staff is working to incorporate the content of Beyond OCD and OCD Education Station websites. Until that is completed, … Continue reading →

Dealing with Bipolar Disorder If you have bipolar disorder, get treatment and stick with it. Here are some tips: Talk to your doctor about your treatment. Stay on your medication. Keep a routine for eating and sleeping. Get enough sleep. … Continue reading →

Most people feel happy and energized on some days and less so on others. But if these mood changes last for a week or more and are severe—making it hard for you to sleep, stay focused or go to work—it … Continue reading →

An at-home bipolar test, launched in February 2008 and sold over the Internet, is meant to be used with a doctor’s evaluation to make a correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder more quickly. “Sales continue to be brisk,” says Kurt May, … Continue reading →

What Is It? Sometimes called manic depression, bipolar disorder causes extreme shifts in mood. People who have it may spend weeks feeling like they’re on top of the world before plunging into a deep depression. The length of each high … Continue reading →