When I was 30 I was finally diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, which affects your mood and thoughts and has symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Having a name for it meant I was able to talk about it and …
Category Archives: Bipolar Disorder
Why We Need to Rethink Mental Healthcare | Idea Forge
What does it mean to have a mental illness in America?
Perceptual Disturbances Not a Major Predictor of Schizophrenia Onset
A new study has found that perceptual disturbances — a milder form of full-blown hallucinations — are not necessarily predictive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Can Caffeine Worsen Bipolar Disorder? | Bipolar Laid Bare
Caffeine is a drug, and it messes with your body chemistry. For people with bipolar disorder, that means proceeding with caution.
Teens with Bipolar Disorder, Depression have Higher Risk of Heart …
Teens who suffer from bipolar disorder or depression have a high risk of heart disease, The American Heart Association (AHA) says.