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In Brain Chemistry We Trust—The Gospel According to Pharma

Mad in America

This explosive growth in SSRI usage also helped pave the way for exponential growth in use of all psychotropic drugs as wellstimulants for ADHD and antipsychotics used to augment antidepressants, manage bipolar disorder, and address behavioral issues in children, adolescents, and nursing home residents.

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What is Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Now Psych

It is characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. Psychosis can occur as a result of various underlying conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. The symptoms of psychosis can be distressing and disruptive to an individual’s daily life.

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Schizophrenia Test

Child Mind Intitute

Teens with schizophrenia are sometimes misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder because their unusual behavior during a psychotic episode can be confused with the mania that is part of bipolar disorder. How is schizophrenia different from bipolar disorder?

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder and Marijuana For individuals with bipolar disorder , marijuana presents specific risks. Research suggests heavy or near-daily marijuana use in people with bipolar disorder can worsen manic symptoms and increase the duration of manic episodes.

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Psychiatrist vs Psychologist: Understanding the Key Differences

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Psychiatrists focus on treating conditions that require medical intervention, such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric illnesses. Key Responsibilities of a Psychiatrist: Diagnosing and treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

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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.). Also associated with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and illness anxiety disorder. 2) Light therapy during the early morning.

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Psychosis in Teens

Kids Mental Health Info

Psychosis can be a symptom of an illness called schizophrenia, or less commonly can be a symptom of bipolar disorder , depression, or even (rarely) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If a teen has psychosis, they might hear or see things that arent there.