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5 common bipolar disorder triggers and what you can do

5 common bipolar disorder triggers and what you can do

5 common bipolar disorder triggers and what you can do Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that’s characterized by mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic or hypomanic highs. The condition may look a little different for everyone, but learning to recognize your bipolar triggers can empower

What happens to your brain when you put your phone down for 90 days?

What happens to your brain when you put your phone down for 90 days?

What happens to your brain when you put your phone down for 90 days? The first thing many people notice is the phantom buzz. A vibration in the pocket where the phone used to be, except the phone is sitting on the counter or on a desk across the room.

GLP-1 medications and mental health benefits: What new research shows

GLP-1 medications and mental health benefits: What new research shows

GLP-1 medications and mental health benefits: What new research shows GLP-1 medications are best known for helping people manage diabetes and lose weight. Over the past several years, researchers have begun to notice something else. Many patients report changes not only in appetite and weight, but also in

Understanding childhood depression: Symptoms, causes, and treatment options

Understanding childhood depression: Symptoms, causes, and treatment options

Understanding childhood depression: Symptoms, causes, and treatment options Childhood depression is a serious mental health condition that can affect children’’s emotional well-being and daily functioning. While it’s normal for children to experience sadness and mood changes as they grow, persistent feelings of hopelessness or a loss of

Looking for an ADHD coach? Choose carefully

Looking for an ADHD coach? Choose carefully

Looking for an ADHD coach? Choose carefully For most of her adult life, Katherine Sanders had what she calls a typical career for someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. After finishing her doctoral thesis on Bronze Age Syrian mythology, she bounced between unrelated jobs. She tutored university students. She sewed

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means Fatigue is a common complaint among women, but when it strikes suddenly and intensely, it can be alarming. Sudden crashing fatigue can affect daily activities, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. As Doctronic outlines in this article, understanding the potential

What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

Imagine your dream is to get a job at the local library. You have a love for people and for books. You also have schizophrenia, a psychiatric disability that makes life in the community more challenging. You often have extreme psychological experiences. When you leave your apartment, you hear voices