bipolar disorder

‘Drown’ by Bob Idakaar Performed by GO WITH ME- From the Bad Jones CD Available at CD Baby

  ‘Drown’ by Bob Idakaar performed by GO WITH ME- from the Bad Jones CD available at CD Baby – http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gowithme3 DROWN is written by Bob Idakaar and performed by his band, GO WITH ME is a song about conquering,overcoming, and moving on…   Depression a 'black velvet road' Lisa said she believes her brother was misdiagnosed because he hid signs that he suffered from depression. Wayne had been two months sober after years of alcohol abuse and was attending an outpatient rehab program, but he "fell off the wagon," Lisa … Read more on MetroWest Daily News Read more... ...

She's Been There

She's been there Psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison speaks about bipolar disorders with an unusual perspective — that of one who has suffered its devastating effects, as well as one who has treated those who are suffering from it. Jamison will be the featured speaker … Read more on Frederick News Post (subscription) Coakley tours Taunton State Hospital, pledges to keep mental health care … She said it is crucial that the state provide a variety of treatment options for people with mental illness, from outpatient to court-ordered to residential to peer support. … Her brother, who was bipolar and refused medication, committed suicide in … Read more on Boston Globe Read more... ...

Increasing Communication, Decreasing Stigma Between Police and the Mentally Ill

...  communication, decreasing stigma between police and the mentally ill Kristen Pankratz's encounters with police came during bouts of mania from bipolar disorder, when she would listen to music in her car and drive fast until the flashing lights appeared. “When I'm really manic, my judgment is impaired and my impulse … Read more on OCRegister Drugging our kids: 'Do benefits outweigh the risks?' For children, the FDA has approved antipsychotics only to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe autism — serious mental health conditions found in just 1 to 2 percent of the child population. But University of Maryland professor of pharmacy … Read more on Los Angeles Daily News Read ...

What Causes Bipolar Disorder?

...  Causes Bipolar Disorder? – In this video I discuss the current overarching research about the etiology of bipolar disorder and the precipitants of episodes. In future videos I will cov…   A 'Looney' cure for toddler head-banging Likewise, tantrums are one symptom of childhood bipolar disorder, but almost all toddlers throw tantrums and very few are later found to be bipolar. Yes, you are reinforcing your son's head-banging by picking him up and comforting him, but doing so is … Read more on Charlotte Observer Read ...

Classes Help Families Understand Mental Illness

...  help families understand mental illness For 12 weeks, facilitators help family members cope with what they and their loved one are experiencing – from schizophrenia to bipolar disorder to depression – while fostering a community, said Kay Ashby, president of the Virginia Beach chapter of the … Read more on The Virginian-Pilot Demi Lovato: 'Drugs numbed everything. My life was a shambles' Demi's birth father was bipolar, schizophrenic and battling alcohol and drug addictions and her mother had an as yet unacknowledged eating disorder and was also suffering from depression. Demi was barely old enough to understand what her parents ...

Bipolar Blog Stress Tips

...  blog stress tips – Me talking about stress tips.   Support for mood disorders: Allen Doederlien shares information Thursday A series of presentations focusing on mental health issues that began in March at the Blount County Public Library will continue Thursday as Allen Doederlein, president of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), speaks on bipolar disorder … Read more on The Daily Times Read ...

Personality Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment

  Personality Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment – Every individual is different, and this means that everyone has their own unique personality characteristics which guide their interactions with others, and …   Scottish Written Answer – S4W-21623 – Richard Simpson Question S4W-21623: Richard Simpson, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 04/06/2014. To ask the Scottish Government how it (a) supports and (b) treats women with borderline personality disorder, and what additional assistance is given … Read more on DeHavilland (press release) (subscription) Read more... ...