Among the most overlooked aspects of well-being in the United States is mental health. There is any number of reasons for this, including the fact that an individual might not know they’re suffering from a mental disorder, much less go to a physician who can […]
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9 Films About Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition causing extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows. It was previously referred to as manic depression because the highs present as either manic or hypomanic and the lows are accompanied by intense depression. Like most mental illnesses, […]
10 People You Might Be Surprised Had Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is a psychiatric condition that causes severe shifts in behavior, thought patterns, sleep, energy, and overall mood. Individuals with this disorder can experience manic episodes where they feel energized, overly excited and confident and hallucinations on the extreme end of the spectrum. On […]
World Bipolar Day – Erasing the Social Stigma
In an effort to bring more awareness, education and social acceptance to not just the disease but also those suffering from Bipolar Disorder, a trio of advocacy groups established March 30th as World Bipolar Day. The organizers of World Bipolar Day chose the birthday of […]
Exposing the Stigma of Bipolar Disorder
As the term “bipolar” continues to be thrown around on a daily basis, referring to someone who is experiencing a minor mood swing. It becomes increasingly more relevant that we set boundaries for the term. Bipolar disorder is a manic-depressive illness that affects the brain, […]