While many people have a basic understanding of Bipolar Disorder, this condition is actually incredibly complex and challenging to cope with. The disorder, previously known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that affects a person's mood, energy,...
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How to Cope with Someone Who is Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is a serious illness that can lead to extreme highs and lows in mood. The disorder typically begins to develop in adolescence or early adulthood and can have a large impact on the person's life. If you're dealing with a loved one who has bipolar...
Bipolar Disorder Presents Abnormalities in the Brain Over Time
Bipolar disorder is a disorder that presents periods of depression or mania. A study made in the prestigious journal, Biological Psychiatry, has found that changes in the brain’s structures and functions may accompany it. Small cross-sectional brain imaging studies of...
Recent Research Findings on Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a difficult mental health condition characterized by episodes of elevated or irritable mood, known as mania or hypomania, and episodes of depression. It is both a chronic and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide....
How to Tell if Your Spouse has Bipolar Disorder
If you’ve noticed odd and sometimes extreme behavior from your spouse, you might wonder if they have bipolar disorder. Everyone experiences strong emotions at times. But bipolar is something more and goes beyond mood swings. It’s a serious mental health condition....
Behavioral Health Services in Houston, Texas
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Behavioral Health Services to adolescents and adults in the greater Houston area. Our Behavioral Health Clinics are located in Katy, The Woodlands, and the Clear Lake area of Houston. We provide Partial Hospitalization...
What is Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a severe mental health condition. If you live with bipolar disorder, it is imperative to be aware of your specific symptoms and the various treatments available. Support systems are also invaluable for...
Anger Issues
Everyone experiences anger at times in their life. Most anger is situational and is frequently related to not getting our expectations met. This may occur because of a lack of communication, an unrealistic set of expectations, or an unexpected change in our...
Bipolar Treatment
In any given year about 2.6% of the U.S. population experiences a bipolar episode. In addition, approximately 4% of the population will be diagnosed with bipolar in their lifetime. Bipolar disorder is categorized as a mood disorder marked by mood swings from extreme...
Bipolar Symptoms
Bipolar Disorder is characterized by a number of symptoms. Some of those symptoms include: Manic Episode Abnormally and persistent elevated, expansive, or irritable mood Abnormally high energy and drive toward goals Grandiosity Decreased need for sleep Excessively...