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BIPOLAR DISORDER
New Drug for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
The medication Lybalvi treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder symptoms without the weight gain associated with other drugs used for these brain disorders.
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ALCOHOL ABUSE
Drinking Any Amount of Alcohol Damages Your Brain
A shot of whiskey and even a glass of red wine kills neurons and increases your risk of dementia. Any amount of alcohol also increases your risk of most cancers.
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SMOKING
Smoking May Cause Brain Bleeds
Smoking is a known risk for heart disease, COPD, and cancer. Now, research directly links smoking to subarachnoid hemorrhages — life-threatening brain bleeds.
Category,
MENTAL HEALTH
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
OCD is a not uncommon disorder marked by compulsive repetitive behaviors, such as checking things over and over, repeating certain words, and having obsessive thoughts.
Category,
DEPRESSION
Can Being Sick Cause Depression?
Dealing with two or more illnesses increases your chance of depression or anxiety later on. The more illnesses you have, the greater your risk of depression.
Category,
AUTISM
Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Work for Autism?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a proven treatment for some conditions related to a lack of oxygen in the blood. But there’s no evidence it helps autism.
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ADHD AND ADD
Could A Dog Help Your Child’s ADHD?
If you are weighing your options for treating a child with ADHD, having a calm dog could help your child focus and get along socially. Here's what you should know.
Category,
VETERANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Electroconvulsive Therapy for Mental Illness
Several new electroconvulsive therapy treatments, while still unproven, are available to patients with mental illness, including veterans.
Category,
SCHIZOPHRENIA
Types of Schizophrenia
There are five types of schizophrenia, though the symptoms overlap and you can have more than one at a time. Here's what you should know about those types.
Category,
OPIOID CRISIS
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for many psychological problems. It can also help treat chronic pain, without opioids.
Category,
MENTAL HEALTH
Follow-up Care for Anxiety and Depression Treatment
You’ll need to follow your doctor’s advice and receive counselling and follow-up care to make sure your mental health needs are being addressed properly.
Category,
ANXIETY AND STRESS
Yoga Treats Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Marked by chronic nervousness and worry, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can impact everything from work and school to relationships. Yoga can help sooth your anxiety symptoms.
Category,
MENTAL HEALTH
What Is Tourette Syndrome?
This condition of the nervous system causes people to make sounds or odd motions they can’t easily control. They might blink or grunt, over and over.