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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. Major Depressive Episode In December of 2021, I had a major depressive episode.

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New Peripartum Depression Study Shows Gap Between Screening and Outcomes

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On Maternal Health Awareness Day , I would like to bring awareness to the publication of our peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine , “ Improving maternal mental health: Assessing the extent of screening and training about peripartum depression.” What is peripartum depression?

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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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Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Bandit

Anti-Depressants. Inpatient Hospitalization. Partial Hospitalization. Benzodiazepines. Anti-Convulsants. Others not listed). LIFESTYLE CHANGES. Healthy Diet. Avoid Unhealthy Relationships. No smoking or drugs. Sleep Regularly. Minimize Stress. Support Groups. Therapists. Religious Groups.

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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

Bipolar Bandit

depression or bipolar. McLean Hospital. Many of these mental illnesses come with their own symptoms & types of treatment. The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia. Mood disorders ex. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex.

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Guest Post: Physical Training and Mental Health by Mind Muscle Pro

Bipolar Bandit

For most of my life I’ve grappled with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. My journey included multiple suicide attempts, repeated hospitalizations, and many failed attempts to treat my illness with various medications. Wellness is not limited to physical training but that’s where my journey began.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

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For the past seventy-two hours I had been a guest of Mercy Hospital’s emergency room and both the hospital and I had settled in for the wait. I had my own room, a real hospital bed instead of an ER examination cot, and a menu card for the next day’s meals. I think I need to go to a hospital.” I think…” I started. “I