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An interesting new study finds that the attitude of family members toward mental illness can aid or hinder the recovery of mentally ill relatives.Researchers from Northern Illinois University discovered that while family members often provide critical support, they also can … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co Scientists have found that a widely used antipsychotic drug may influence overeating, weight gain and insulin resistance by lowering body temperature.In the study, Dutch researchers studied olanzapine (brand name Zyprexa), an atypical antipsychotic drug approved by the FDA for … Continue reading →

You must either be in control of the food resources of your household or in a position to strongly influence them. This may be difficult in some situations. Make the effort to discover “natural” foods. Fresh fruits and raw or … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co FDA-Approved — or not The FDA has approved few of these medications for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Why not? Here’s a short version of a complicated answer. A medication cannot be advertised for a specific purpose (like treating … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co HCL-32 At different times in their life everyone experiences changes or swings in energy, activity and mood (“highs and lows” or “ups and downs”). The aim of this questionnaire is to assess the characteristics of the “high” periods. 1. … Continue reading →