Put your mental health first during the holidays

Bipolar Disorder

(ARA) - The holiday season is a chance to reconnect with friends, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy the hustle and bustle of gift shopping. For the millions of Americans living with bipolar disorder, a manic (high) or depressive (low) episode may occur at any time and the holidays can be a time to focus on themselves and managing the condition going into the New Year. Continue.

Common Genetic Contributions To Mental Illness Revealed By Large International Study

Bipolar Disorder

(Medical News Today) A team of over 250 researchers from more than 20 countries have discovered that common genetic variations contribute to a person's risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.Continue.

Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors Found in Families

Bipolar Disorder

(PsychCentral)Children who grow up in families where other mental disorders are present — such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety — appear to be at greater risk for developing bipolar disorder later in life, according to new research.Continue.

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