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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Meagan, Mother of Matt

Mad in America

During a kismet connection with a neuroscientist colleague, he referred me to Open Dialogue in Finland. He went to his GP, who diagnosed him with “anxiety disorder” on top of his bipolar diagnosis and prescribed Xanax. Thankfully, the owner of the office, a renowned bipolar expert, said he could take Matt.

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Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment

Bullet Psych

Secondary Insomnia 5 , 6 Secondary insomnia refers to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to an underlying cause , such as a medical condition, mental health disorder, medications, or substance use. Although insomnia can be a symptom of an independent disorder, it is most frequently observed as a comorbid condition.

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Kids Mental Health Info

It is important to consider other disorders which may be present and can have similar or overlapping symptoms, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), and anxiety disorders.

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What’s the Story with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Part II

Solara Mental Health

This article will discuss some causes of the disorder, diagnoses, and treatment. For more information regarding the three types of ADHD, and the primary symptoms of each one, please refer to the previous article in this series. Causes of ADHD The exact cause of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not yet known.

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Day # 152: Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

Bullet Psych

methamphetamine, ecstasy), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, etc.). These individuals are commonly referred to as night owls. Also associated with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and illness anxiety disorder.

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It’s Health’s Illusions I Recall, I Really Don’t Know Health at All

Mad in America

If you buy the idea your suicidality on an SSRI is evidence of a bipolar disorder, or your loss of libido, darling, is your depression, you and your doctor become more spell-bound. Rather than give us a serenic, which many might feel was not unreasonable to take at times, doctors have to give us an anxiety disorder.

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Veterans & Substance Abuse

Solara Mental Health

Veterans with a dual diagnosis of SUDs and PTSD have a greater risk of having additional co-occurring disorders. These disorders can be both medical and psychiatric. This is the case for veterans with co-occurring disorders as well. Drug or alcohol use was involved in around 30% of suicides in the Army.