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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 →

We would welcome your honest feedback on this factsheet: please complete this survey Introduction The aim of this leaflet is to help you decide about when and how to come off antidepressants.   Some people find coming off antidepressants is … Continue reading →

Reconnecting to ourselves comes in many different shapes and stripes. For instance, for Arizona-based art therapist Lanie Smith, MPS, ATR, it means solitude: being alone so she can listen to her inner needs and desires. It means expressing her creativity. … Continue reading →

Productivity is slacking. Really. It is sprawling out on the couch watching “Law and Order” reruns. It is exchanging barbs with your college roomie about the latest romantic rendezvous. It is Sudoku Saturday, and, yes, even sprinting to catch the … Continue reading →

Finding the right diagnosis for any disorder requires a comprehensive evaluation. Indeed, many illnesses share many of the same symptoms. Take symptoms such as headache, stomachache, dizziness, fatigue, lethargy, insomnia and appetite loss. There are countless conditions with these exact … Continue reading →

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY •   Mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped to a great extent by the social, economic, and physical enviro nments in which people live. • Social inequalities are associated with increased risk of many common … Continue reading →