Bipolar disorder can make you die early, says study: Key findings
It can be difficult to live with bipolar disorder, a serious mental illness that can cause mood swings that are both manic and depressed. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and associated factors among adults, in the Eastern part of Ethiopia - Bete T, Misgana T, Nigussie K, Aliye K, Abdeta T, Wedaje D, Hunduma G, Assefa A, Tesfaye D, Asfaw H, Amano A, Tariku M, Dereje J, Ali T, Mohammed F, Demissie M, Mohammed A, Hayru N, Assefa B, Wilfong T, Alemu D.
BACKGROUND: Depressive disorder is one of the severe and common mental illnesses in the general population. Bipolar disorder is a severe, persistent mental illness associated with significant morbidity and mortality. However, there is a paucity of data on ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news
Cannabis use and its relationship with bipolar disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Maggu G, Choudhary S, Jaishy R, Chaudhury S, Saldanha D, Borasi M.
Cannabis use has been stated as a causal risk factor for the occurrence of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. There is a dearth of literature stating the association of cannabis with bipolar disorder. This review aimed to find the repercussion of... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Psychological testing in a complex case: psychosis in co-occurring PTSD, gender dysphoria, and bipolar disorder - Ansari MI, Sperry SD, Leontieva L, Megna JL.
We present a case involving a 21-year-old female-to-male transgender individual (preferred pronouns - th... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Trauma and comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder in people with bipolar disorder participating in the Heinz C. Prechter Longitudinal Study - Russell SE, Wrobel AL, Lotfaliany M, Ashton MM, Kaur R, Yocum AK, Duval ER, Diaz-Byrd C, Ehrlich TJ, Marshall DF, Berk M, McInnis MG, Dean O, Turner A.
BACKGROUND: It is estimated that up to 50 % of people with bipolar disorder (BD) also have comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, little is known about the presentation and treatment of people with this comorbidity. METHODS: Data ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Should Palliative Psychiatry Be Considered for Anorexia?
Treatment wasn ’t helping her anorexia, so doctors allowed her to stop — no matter the consequences. But is a “palliative” approach to mental illness really ethical? (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - January 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Katie Engelhart Tags: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Anorexia Nervosa Psychiatry and Psychiatrists Mental Health and Disorders Eating Disorders Death and Dying Bipolar Disorder Source Type: news
Clarity Child Guidance Center Breaks Ground on Vital Renovations to Increase Capacity for Children facing Mental Health Challenges
Founded in 1886, Clarity Child Guidance Center is the only nonprofit in South Texas providing a continuum of mental health services for children ages 3-17 and their families to manage mental health conditions ranging from depression and anxiety to suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - December 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SVY CHI NPT Source Type: news
Comorbidity patterns and structure of depressive episodes in patients with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder - Kasyanov ED, Yakovleva YV, Mudrakova TA, Kasyanova AA, Mazo GE.
OBJECTIVE: To conduct an exploratory analysis of comorbidity patterns and the structure of depressive episodes among Russian patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: This multicenter cross-sectional stu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news
The impact of the covid-19 pandemic on self- inflicted burn injuries in patients with previously diagnosed bipolar disorder - Ćertić B, Jovanović M, Karamarković M, Vasović D, Isaković-Subotić J, Živković M, Rašić D.
Here we present a case of a 52-year-old female patient who was admitted to the Clinic in December 2021 due to the presence of right side facial burns which were caused by a cigarette lighter under suspicious con- ditions. Her past medical history revealed ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Emotional urgency predicts bipolar symptoms, severity, and suicide attempt better than non-emotional impulsivity: a cross-sectional study - Teh WL, Liu J, Chandwani N, Lee YW, Tor PC, Subramaniam M, Ho RC.
INTRODUCTION: Emotional urgency is an emotion-based subdimension of trait impulsivity that is more clinically relevant to psychopathology and disorders of emotion dysfunction than non-emotional subdimensions (i.e., lack of perseverance, sensation seeking, ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Risk Factor Prevalence, Injury Occurrence Source Type: news
Early Evidence Supports Psilocybin for Bipolar Depression Early Evidence Supports Psilocybin for Bipolar Depression
An early trial suggests a combination of psilocybin and psychotherapy may be safe and effective for treatment-resistant depression associated with bipolar II disorder and deserves further study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - December 15, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Childhood trauma as an environmental determinant of risk of violence in bipolar disorder - Bal NB, Ozalp E, Teksin MG, Kotan Z, Karsl ıoğlu EH, Caykoylu A.
INTRODUCTION: The complex interaction of violent behavior, childhood trauma and bipolar disorder (BD) is unclear. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the risk factors of violence in BD and studied the relationship between different types of childhood trauma... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 15, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder
Josh Santana shares his story of growing up with ADHD and bipolar disorder. (Source: National Institute of Mental Health)
Source: National Institute of Mental Health - December 12, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: National Institute of Mental Health Source Type: news
Single-dose synthetic psilocybin with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant bipolar type ii major depressive episodes: a nonrandomized controlled trial - Aaronson ST, van der Vaart A, Miller T, LaPratt J, Swartz K, Shoultz A, Lauterbach M, Sackeim HA, Suppes T.
IMPORTANCE: Bipolar II disorder (BDII) is a debilitating condition frequently associated with difficult-to-treat depressive episodes. Psilocybin has evidence for rapid-acting antidepressant effects but has not been investigated in bipolar depression. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Longitudinal risk of suicide outcomes in people with severe mental illness following an emergency department visit and the effects of suicide prevention treatment - Rabasco A, Arias S, Benz MB, Weinstock LM, Miller I, Boudreaux ED, Camargo CAJ, Kunicki ZJ, Gaudiano BA.
BACKGROUND: Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), including bipolar disorder (BD) and schizophrenia-spectrum disorders (SSD), are at high risk for suicide. However, suicide research often excludes individuals with SMI. The current research examined... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
