Bipolar Disorder Depression May be Worsened by Abnormal Cortisol Level
A new research study has determined that an abnormal cortisol level may double the rate of depression in individuals who have bipolar disorder, and a poor quality of life is 5 times more likely when the level of this hormone is off for those with …
Read More →Mood Swings and Sleep Disturbances Often Precede Bipolar Disorder
According to a recent study bipolar disorder is often preceded by mood swings and sleep disturbances, and these findings apply to both Type I and Type II bipolar disorder. The study was published in the medical publication Journal of Affective Disorders. Some of the most …
Read More →New Drug Receives FDA Approval for Treating Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
The FDA recently approved a new drug for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The drug is called Vraylar under the brand name and Cariprazine is the generic name for the newly approved medication. Research on the latest FDA approved drug treatment for these mental health …
Read More →Bipolar Disorder and Cannabis Use
Bipolar disorder is a mental condition that involves extreme emotional highs and lows, and many people who suffer from this form of mental illness use cannabis in order to manage the symptoms. This is not the right solution though. A new study from Lancaster University …
Read More →5 Reasons Bipolar Disorder is Dangerous if Not Treated Properly
1. Substance Abuse- Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that requires treatment. If you have this condition and you do not get help then you could end up with substance abuse problems along with the bipolar disorder. This requires a dual diagnosis and more intensive …
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