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Most Recent Bipolar Disorder Articles

What is bipolar disorder?
Why is bipolar disorder called an illness?Everyone has ups and downs in mood-happiness, sadness, and anger are normal emotions and an essential part of everyday life. In contrast, bipolar disorder is a medical condition in which people have mood...
Medications for Bipolar Disorder
The two most important types of medication used to control the symptoms of bipolar disorder are mood stabilizers and antidepressants. Your doctor may also prescribe other medications to help with insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, or psychotic...
Educating Your Patients on Bipolar Disorder
You and your family or loved ones will benefit by learning as much as possible about how to live with bipolar disorder. Here are the most commonly asked questions about lifestyle changes: Is there anything I can do to help my disorder?Absolutely yes...
Psychotherapy and Bipolar Disorder
Psychotherapy can play an important role in reducing the stresses that can trigger manic and depressive episodes. Psychotherapy is much more likely to be helpful for depression than mania, since patients in a manic phase often have trouble retaining...