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Guest Post: 7 Common Myths About Bipolar Disorder: Busted by Nidhi Thakur

Bipolar Bandit

Today every one in five people is diagnosed with a mental illness, including bipolar disorder. For those who still don’t know, bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that’s thought to be caused by an imbalance in the way brain cells communicate with each other. Myth Number 1 : Bipolar disorder is very rare.

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Living with Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder and Learning as You Go: How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder; Part 2

Bipolar Bandit

First, let me say it is not easy living with someone with bipolar disorder. I have written a blog How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder , but have some things to add. After every episode, sit down and discuss how things could have been better and communicate feelings and what can be handled differently.

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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

CO4Kids

Back to Blogs Community Blog Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Childs Development If a child is struggling, parents and teachers might ask: Is it school adjustment, poor coping skills, bad behavior, or could my child have Autism?

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World Mental Health Day- 10th October 2022

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The Department of Psychiatry, Nair Hospital, Mumbai, with support from the Pirojsha Godrej Foundation, has made an effort to develop two short videos (enclosed) for creating awareness on two major mental health issues in adults and children – Mental Depression, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) respectively.

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Guest Post: Interview with Producers of Spiral- Bipolar Documentary

Bipolar Bandit

Randall: I’m Randall Scott White, I was married to a wonderful woman named Michelle who fell ill over time from bipolar disorder that went undiagnosed until it was too late. Jennifer: We found an additional large audience through Kickstarter and will continue to communicate the film updates with them. Who are you? Kickstarter.

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Guest Post: Travelling With A Mental Illness by Em

Bipolar Bandit

Although mental illness is a broad term for an array of different disorders, I will be writing about the tips and tools that have helped me personally and, hopefully, can help others too. HONESTY AND COMMUNICATION. I can assess whether I need to rest, read a book, have a cup of tea, go for a walk, be with people or be alone etc.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Use People-First Language Patient communication in substance use disorders starts with people-first language. Get Help Today!