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Cognitive Distortions

Many feelings such as sadness, anxiety and anger are caused and kept alive by the conclusions that we make. Sometimes we make wrong conclusions over and over because we get stuck in mind traps that rob us of our ability … Continue reading

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What Does Bipolar Mania Look and Feel Like?

Whether you have bipolar disorder or you know someone with the condition, you’ll want to be aware of the signs of mania — the extreme highs that can lead to big risks with money, sex, and even safety. If you … Continue reading

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12 questions to ask your doctor about bipolar disorder

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What Does Bipolar Mania Look and Feel Like?

Whether you have bipolar disorder or you know someone with the condition, you’ll want to be aware of the signs of mania — the extreme highs that can lead to big risks with money, sex, and even safety. If you … Continue reading

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Bipolar Affective Disorder Differential Diagnoses

Diagnostic Considerations The diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), is based on the patient’s history and clinical course. Other conditions to be considered include the following: Epilepsy Fahr disease Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Medications (eg, antidepressants can … Continue reading

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Bipolar Affective Disorder Clinical Presentation Physical Examination

Bipolar affective disorder is characterized by periods of deep, prolonged, and profound depression that alternate with periods of an excessively elevated or irritable mood known as mania. Manic episodes are feature at least 1 week of profound mood disturbance, characterized … Continue reading

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Bipolar Affective Disorder Clinical Presentation

History Correct diagnosis of a disorder leads to proper effective treatment. No where 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, … Continue reading

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Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Millions of Americans, in fact 22.5 million, needed treatment for drug or alcohol use disorders in 2014. Addiction is a well-researched field, with multiple treatment avenues available for those who are ready to ask for the help they need and want to lead … Continue reading

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Anger Test

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Has Psychotherapy Taken a Back Seat to Medication?

APA launches new initiative to educate consumers about treatment options for depression WASHINGTON—Even though countless studies show that psychotherapy helps people living with depression and anxiety, drug therapy has become the most popular course of treatment over the past decade. … Continue reading

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