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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

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I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I also worked in the mental health field for three years during this time, helping mentally ill patients in hospital settings. The ECT treatments reduced some of my depression symptoms.

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

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Someone with bipolar can have long or short periods of stability but then tends to go ‘low’ (into deep depression) or ‘high’ (experiencing mania or psychosis). They can go into a ‘mixed state’ too, where symptoms of depression and mania occur simultaneously. – That’s not a thing!

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Mental Health Act reform ditched, King’s Speech confirms

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There will be no reform of the Mental Health Act 1983 before the next election, the government has confirmed. Prohibiting a person from being detained for treatment simply on the basis of them having autism or a learning disability.

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Government proposes disability benefits overhaul in face of ‘spiralling’ caseload and costs

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The government has proposed overhauling a key disability benefit in the face of its “spiralling” caseload and costs, in a move labelled “dangerous” and “reckless” by charities. It was introduced in 2013 to replace disability living allowance (DLA) for people of working age. What is PIP?

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I also worked in the mental health field for three years during this time, helping mentally ill patients in hospital settings. The ECT treatments reduced some of my depression symptoms.

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5 Workplace Mental Health Strategies To Promote Workplace Wellness for DSPs

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Caring for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is emotionally challenging work. By implementing effective workplace mental health strategies, you can help your DSPs identify the signs of the burnout and take action before it becomes too much. 5 effective workplace mental health strategies 1.

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Autism, Anxiety, and Depression: What You Need to Know About Comorbidity

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This high rate of comorbidity in this population can pose serious challenges to direct support professionals (DSPs) and others working the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field. Depression The CDC estimates that 26% of people with autism also have depression. The reasons for this vary.

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