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Abstract and Introduction Abstract Purpose of review Much has been learned from the 400 randomized trials on psychotherapies for adult depression that have been conducted, but much is also still unknown. In this study some recent attempts to further reduce … Continue reading →

Medication Summary: Appropriate medication for managing bipolar affective disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), depends on the stage the patient is experiencing. The choice of agent depends on the presence of symptoms such as psychotic symptoms, agitation, aggression, and sleep disturbance. … Continue reading →

In patients whose bipolar depression is unresponsive to monotherapy, consider the combination of lithium with lamotrigine.[3] Alternatively, consider short-term augmentation of antidepressant agents with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), bupropion, and monoamine oxidase inhibitor … Continue reading →

History: Correct diagnosis of a disorder leads to proper effective treatment. Nowhere is that more relevant than in diagnosing a patient with bipolar affective disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI). Perform a thorough clinical assessment for patients with a manic, hypomanic, … Continue reading →

Bipolar Affective disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), is a common, severe, and persistent mental illness. This condition is a serious lifelong struggle and challenge.[1] Signs and symptoms Bipolar affective disorder is characterized by periods of deep, prolonged, and profound depression … Continue reading →

Types of Mental Illness There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include: Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with … Continue reading →

Even though expressing your anger can be good for you, flying into a rage at every suspected slight isn’t the answer. For instance, blowing off steam by hurling hardware at your hubby or breaking plates over the boss’s head aren’t … Continue reading →

Everyone has memory blips from time to time — the word that’s on the very tip of your tongue, or the house keys that aren’t where you swear you left them. As you get older, these kinds of slip-ups may … Continue reading →

Despite its huge impact on health and society, depression is still stigmatized and neglected worldwide, and it should receive more attention, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “On a global scale, [the burden of depression] is greater … Continue reading →

In a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, scientists claim to have identified and measured the responses to rewards during nicotine withdrawal across humans and rats. woman snapping a cigarette Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. … Continue reading →