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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.
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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.
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MENTAL HEALTH
More Young Americans Are Succumbing to “Deaths of Despair”
"Deaths of despair" due to drugs, alcohol, and suicide have increased among people 25 to 34 years old since 2010.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
AUTISM
Concussions May Lead to Sleep Problems Years Later
Traumatic brain injuries, or concussions, may increase your chance of insomnia, sleep apnea, daytime sleepiness, and other sleep problems.
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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.
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LIFE BALANCE
How to Change the Way You Think
Changing what you think about a situation can reduce your negative emotions and help you develop a positive outlook. Here’s what you should know.