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A new federal grant is fueling a new study of the effectiveness of medications used to treat bipolar disorder. In the study, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Center, along with the Bipolar Trials Network, will launch Bipolar CHOICE (Clinical Health Outcomes Initiative in Comparative Effectiveness). The 10-site nationwide …
February 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New Study Compares Bipolar Medications
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In Light of Mental Health Awareness Month, Depression Author Asks, ‘Are Self-Help Books Prolonging Your Depression?’
Self-help books commonly claim a solution to depression, but fail to explain that there are two types of depression: normal (psychological) and clinical (biological). Since clinical depression commonly requires medication as treatment, readers run the risk of prolonging their suffering by believing that a books self-help approach is going to end their clinical depression.
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February 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New Book Challenges Current Thinking on Depression and Finds Advantages in the Condition
Author Tom Wootton has announced the publication of his second book, The Depression Advantage, a bold departure from the accepted theories on the depressed state and its treatment. The new book celebrates the advantages of spiritual, personal and social growth possible through the experience of depressed states.
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February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Campaign Finalists Recognized for Sharing Inspiring Success Stories
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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The top finalists have been announced today as part of the 2010 SPEAK and Be Heard… Living with Depression campaign. Currently in its second year, this campaign, made possible by AstraZeneca in partnership with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), encourages individuals who are successfully managing the depressive symptoms of …
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bipolar Watch Launched in Wake of Sarah Palin Bipolar Accusations
A new service known as Bipolar Watch has been launched in response to the recent labeling of Sarah Palin and other public figures as bipolar. Advocates for the bipolar community say we must correct the misconceptions created when mental health service consumers become collateral damage in culture wars or through media sensationalism.
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