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Bipolar depression

Have you been experiencing depressive symptoms for some time now? If yes, you may have developed bipolar depression. It’s part of a major health condition called bipolar disorder, which affects your mood, behavior, and energy levels by causing episodes of highs (mania and hypomania) and lows (depression) in your brain. The exact cause is unknown […]
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Depression and associated comorbid conditions

Did you know that depression is a type of mental health condition that can exist with other mental health disorders such as anxiety disorders, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), etc.? This phenomenon is known as comorbidity. Many people are not even aware of these comorbidities simultaneously existing in them and causing severe symptoms. With comorbidities, […]
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Treatment of GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)

Anxiety is the most common mental health condition that happens to everyone once or more in a lifetime. It is easily treatable but ignoring its symptoms can lead to severe mental health conditions. So, notice your symptoms early and take treatment at the right time. Treatment of anxiety disorder is done by medication, psychotherapy, or […]
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What is the weight stigma?

Do you know what weight stigma is? It is a term used for discrimination towards overweight or obese people about their weight and size. The stigma represents verbal and physical abuse. This is very common in the US, where the majority of people suffer from being overweight or battling with weight bias and stigma in […]
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Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Bipolar mania

Bipolar mania is an episode usually caused by bipolar disorder before a depressive episode. Many factors lead to bipolar mania. But the exact cause is still unknown. Bipolar mania episodes affect your thoughts, behavior, and energy levels which makes changes in your activities that are easily noticeable to others. While this disorder is treatable, you […]
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Bipolar mania

Are you experiencing a high level of energy with racing thoughts? If yes, chances are that you are experiencing a bipolar mania episode. It is usually caused by bipolar disorder. It is a mental health disorder that causes extreme mood swings from highs (mania) to lows (depression). It causes episodes of euphoria, racing thoughts, and […]
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Can anxiety be relieved by food/diet?

Do you know certain foods can reduce your anxiety? Yes, certain foods help you feel calmer and reduce your anxiety symptoms. These foods contain nutrients and antioxidants which improve brain functions and increase the production of mood-enhancing hormones. It cannot cure your anxiety but helps you to relieve its symptoms. So, you must know what […]
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Overcoming social isolation and loneliness

Do you know the difference between social isolation and loneliness? Because many people think that these two are the same. But they are not. If you don’t know the difference, then you should consider reading this article. Social isolation means having some or no friends to talk to whereas loneliness means you feel alone like […]
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Coping with obesity stigma

Do you know, nearly half of U.S. people who are obese suffer from stigma? Weight stigma is an act of discrimination towards individuals because of their weight and size. This stigma of obesity can affect the majority of people who are obese. This not only impacts mental health but physical health also because it produces […]
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