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  Cannabis appears to have a significant impact on the recognition and processing of human emotions like happiness, sadness and anger, according to research published in the journal PLOS One. Scientists are only just starting to understand how cannabis affects … Continue reading →

A current or previous infection with Candida albicans appears to be more common in some people with mental illness than people without the condition. This is according to a study that found this to be the case in a group … Continue reading →

Bipolar disorder is also commonly known as manic depression or manic-depressive disorder. It is a long-term mental disorder that causes people to cycle between different moods and energy levels. These shifts in mood tend to range from feelings of being … Continue reading →

When a single drug does not work, experts recommend trying other mood stabilizers. If several medications are tried with no improvement, trying a combination of mood stabilizers is the next step. This approach is called combination therapy. Two mood stabilizers … Continue reading →

If you have bipolar disorder, one of the best things you can do to help manage your illness is learn all you can about the disorder. You can do this by reading books, going to lectures and talking to your … Continue reading →