Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Bipolar depression is a period of low mood, fatigue, and lack of motivation that someone with bipolar disorder may experience. Bipolar disorderis a chronic mood disorder that affects close to 3% of people in the United States.This condition can cause people to experience severe fluctuations in mood, energy levels, concentration, thought patterns, and behavior....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoods to EatFoods to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Close Mood episodes can be managed with stabilizingmedicinesandtherapy. In addition, a potential way to help manage mood changes is through a change in diet. Eating the right foods may help those living with bipolar disorder feel better. This article provides a list of foods to eat and foods to potentially avoid as part of a bipolar diet....

Close Managingbipolar disorderduring pregnancy can be difficult. Because it’s a lifelong mental health condition, bipolar disorder requires long-term, ongoingtreatment. If you’re thinking about conceiving or currently pregnant with bipolar disorder, you’ll want to notify your team of providers immediately. Certainmedicationsused to treat bipolar disorder can pose risks during pregnancy, so it’s important to reassess your treatment plan if you’re planning to conceive. If, however, you suddenly become pregnant, you should not stop taking your medications before consulting your physician and mental health provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Seek HelpSymptoms to Watch ForDiagnosing Bipolar in Children and TeensTreatment for Childhood BipolarRisks With TeensCo-Morbid ConditionsSupport at SchoolSupport at HomeFinal ThoughtsNext in Bipolar Disorder GuideDoes Bipolar Disorder Qualify You for Disability? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Seek Help Symptoms to Watch For Diagnosing Bipolar in Children and Teens Treatment for Childhood Bipolar Risks With Teens Co-Morbid Conditions...

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Close Bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) is one of those psychiatric terms that can cause more confusion than clarity, especially to the person being diagnosed. Bipolar disorder NOS is usually diagnosed when a patient shows some symptoms of bipolar disorder but doesn’t necessarily meet all the criteria as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The term bipolar disorder NOS was used in the fourth edition of the DSM (DSM-IV); however, the DSM-5 actually uses the terms “unspecified bipolar and related disorder” or “other specified bipolar and related disorder” to diagnose conditions that were previously called bipolar disorder NOS....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Bipolar Disorder?TypesCausesSymptoms in MenTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Bipolar Disorder? Types Causes Symptoms in Men Treatment Coping Close This article will examine the types of bipolar disorder and possible causes of this condition. It will look into the unique ways this disorder is presented in men, plus possible ways to manage the condition. How Do I Know If I Have Bipolar Disorder?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Bipolar Disorder?How Bipolar Disorder Is Different For WomenHow Are Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Different in Women?Bipolar Disorder Treatments in Women Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Bipolar Disorder? How Bipolar Disorder Is Different For Women How Are Bipolar Disorder Symptoms Different in Women? Bipolar Disorder Treatments in Women Close Are There Different Types of Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder—sometimes referred to asmanic depression—causes profound mood swings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Close Borderline personality disorder (BPD)has been controversial since it was first recognized in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” in 1980. One controversy that still has not been resolved is whether or not BPD is related tobipolar disordersince they have many similar symptoms. Learn more about the differences between bipolar disorder and BPD....

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Close While Black Americans aren’t any less likely than others to develop mental illnesses, they are underrepresented as patients and lack the resources to get help for their mental health care. This is of concern as some reports indicate that African Americans are more likely to experience psychological distress when compared to other ethnic groups.They also disproportionately face risk factors associated with mental illness — such as homelessness, violence, poverty, and additional challenges to accessing adequate mental health care....

Close Key TakeawaysBlack friendships can be healing when dealing with discrimination or racial trauma.Friendships among Black people often create a safe space to discuss topics rooted in the Black community.Interracial friendships give each person a chance to learn and grow about different cultural experiences from one another.Whether it’s a casual acquaintance or your BFF, most people have different categories of friends. Close to 70% of Americans say they have friends in specific places, such as workplace friends or school friends....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryConceptsPitfallsAppeal Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Concepts Pitfalls Appeal Close Blood type personality is a Japanese concept calledketsueki-gatathat posits that blood type shapes one’s temperament. Ketsueki-gata is considered apseudoscience, a body of thought that appears to be based on scientific principles but is not actually rooted in fact. Although there’s no real proof that blood type influencespersonality, the belief is widespread in Japan and other Asian nations....

“Blue-collar workers are on the front lines dealing with the brunt of the pandemic and have been the ones putting their health at greater risk than, say, a deskbound, remote worker,” says Amy Jenkins, the director of client strategy withtheEMPLOYEEapp, a mobile app made for employers to reach their deskless and frontline workforce. Impact of COVID-19 on Blue-Collar Workers Jenkins believes that the pandemic highlighted, for many organizations,the inequity between frontline workers and corporate employees....