Bipolar disorder is characterized by uncontrollable mood swings typically from a depressed state of functioning to either mania or hypomania. Most people with Bipolar disorder tend to have a genetic predisposition to the illness, but even those without a genetic predisposition can develop it. The trend in society among psychiatrists and mental health professionals is …
Perhaps you grew up watching comedy movies and enjoy the comedic talents of the actor Jim Carrey. He is in many extremely funny movies including: Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, etc. Jim Carrey’s acting pedigree is considered top-notch, and he is one of the top 25 actors of all time in …
Many people aren’t sure how their dietary habits can affect their mental health. In the past, researchers have been attempting to come up with links between consumption of certain foods and depression. Although depression is caused by a variety of factors including: genetics, environment, sleep, etc. – there is mounting evidence suggesting that the foods …
There is new evidence suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs like Aspirin may help improve depression. This comes as a surprise, considering a few years ago (2011), a study was conducted that suggested anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce the effectiveness of antidepressants. In 2012, researchers found evidence suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs do not reduce the efficacy of antidepressants …
Although most people turn to pharmaceutical medications to cope with mental illness like depression and PTSD, medications are not a person’s only option. In many cases, making healthy lifestyle changes (i.e. natural cures for depression) such as getting more exercise, reducing stress, and staying out of toxic relationships can be beneficial for a person’s mental health. Though …
New research suggests that increasing your consumption of fatty fish may boost the efficacy of your antidepressant. Most people are aware that there are benefits to be had from increasing consumption of fatty fish. This has lead millions of people to take “fish oil” pills in order to reap various health benefits without eating fish. …
For years, researchers have been investigating illicit drugs to determine whether they could be used under supervision to treat mental illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder. Although many of these substances have shown promise, in many cases the side effects and addiction potential outweigh any therapeutic benefits. Other times, many drugs may be temporarily helpful …