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http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co How can I get information about medications? Many mental health consumers, as well as concerned family and friends, seek information to help them better understand the benefits of prescribed medications, potential side effects, and to help them in talking … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co “9 WAYS TO HELP A SUICIDAL FRIEND:” Take it seriously. 1.Myth: The people who talk about it don’t do it. Studies have found that more than 75% of all completed suicides did things in the few weeks or months … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co HOW SLEEP HELPS: Sleep may seem like a waste of time. You could instead be answering e-mail, doing the dishes, repairing the deck or decking the halls. But research shows that you’re more likely to succeed at your tasks—and … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolarlifesupport.co I just heard on the news that the FDA is recalling a generic version of Wellbutrin XL (bupropion XL). Can you explain this? Should I stop taking my medication? By: Karen E. Moeller, PharmD, BCPP The Food and Drug … Continue reading →

http://www.bipolar4lifesupport.co When depression drugs don’t help, talking might Rachael Rettner MyHealthNewsDaily Talk therapy may be a helpful supplemental treatment for people with depression who have not responded to medication, a new study from the United Kingdom suggests. Researchers found that … Continue reading →