Depression and bipolar
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Bipolar disorder
Also known as manic depression. -
Depression and symptoms
One of the largest treatable conditions resulting in disability in the United States. How to recognize and where to go for help. -
Depression therapies and treatments
Medicine and psychological therapy. -
Treating bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder requires long term treatment.
- In any particular twelve-month period, almost 10% of the population in America suffers from a depressive illness.
- Most people with a depressive illness do not seek treatment.
- Social rhythm therapy (SRT) helps people with
bipolar disorder to regularize their daily routines.
- Regular daily routines and sleep schedules may help protect against manic episodes.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects as many as four million Americans a year.
