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A new study finds behavior patterns such as risky behavior, psychomotor agitation and impulsivity occur before 50% of suicide attempts. The findings were recently presented at the 28th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The study … Continue reading →

Diagnosing bipolar disorder is a difficult task. No chemical markers are yet known, and prescribing the wrong treatment can be detrimental. A new study makes headway into this complex arena. Bipolar Disorder previously referred to as “manic depression” involves extreme … Continue reading →

Patients experiencing a first episode of psychosis may endure worse treatment outcomes if they use cannabis, say researchers, after finding that such patients are 50% more likely to be admitted to the hospital after initial treatment than non-users of cannabis. … Continue reading →

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds links between sleeping patterns, circadian rhythms, bipolar disorder and specific phenotypes. Bipolar Disorder previously referred to as manic depression, is characterized by periods of hyperactivity followed … Continue reading →

Everyone has days when they feel low, but when these symptoms persist and impact on someone’s life, then antidepressants are used to relieve the symptoms. They are used for: Moderate to severe depressive illness (Not mild depression) Severe anxiety and panic … Continue reading →