Despite a negative stigma, bipolar disorder is a widespread mental illness. In fact, over 5 million Americans are living with bipolar disorder. The signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder include intense periods of mania contrasted by depressive lows and, at times, simultaneous ups and downs that can be mentally debilitating without getting help for bipolar…
Your personality consists of the way you feel, think and behave. Upon reaching adulthood, most people have personality traits that are consistent from day to day, year to year. However, 9% of Americans, which is nearly 1 in 10 people, are affected by a personality disorder. Some could benefit from personality disorder treatment to address…
The World Federation for Mental Health was founded in 1948 to promote mental health awareness. It continues to be the only international multidisciplinary, grassroots advocacy and education organization concerned with all aspects of mental health. Together with the global community, they have come to recognize October 10th as World Mental Health Day. Since 1992, World…
Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of high energy and times of deep depression. For those who do not have their condition managed well, living with bipolar disorder becomes difficult. Every day can seem like a new challenge, and living a life you love becomes difficult to do. With bipolar disorder treatment, it is possible…