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What are the 7 types of bipolar disorder? Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Daily Life
To define bipolar disorder accurately, we must look at it as a chronic mood dysregulation…Is Bipolar Disorder Neurodivergent? Understanding Neurodiversity, Mental Illness, and Treatment
To answer whether bipolar fits the bill, we first have to define what a neurodivergent…Do I Have Bipolar Depression? A Comprehensive Guide to Mental Health Clarity
“Do I Have Bipolar Depression?” Questioning your mental health can be an overwhelming experience. Perhaps…Is Manic Depression the Same as Bipolar Disorder? A Comprehensive Guide
Language is the primary tool we use to understand our mental health, but when that…
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What Is Caplyta Used For? Approved Uses, Mental Health Benefits & What to Expect
What is Caplyta used for? Caplyta (lumateperone) is a prescription medicine approved by the FDA for three uses in adults: Caplyta is an atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic, but in mental health…
Autism and Bipolar Disorder: Understanding the Overlap, Differences, and Comorbidity
Autism and bipolar disorder are two different conditions that can look alike and can also happen together: Research shows bipolar disorder is more common in autistic people than in the…
Is Depression Neurodivergent? Understanding the Connection Between Depression and Neurodivergence
Is depression neurodivergent? In most clinical and neurodiversity-community definitions, no. Depression, including major (clinical) depression, chronic depression and severe depression, is classified as a mood disorder, not a form of…
Sudden Mood Swings Causes In Adults? Emotional Changes Explained + How to Stabilize Your Mood
Sudden mood swings in adults are quick, noticeable shifts in emotion: from calm to irritable, cheerful to tearful, or relaxed to anxious, sometimes within minutes or hours. The most common…
Disorganized Thinking: Definition, Examples, Causes, Bipolar Mania vs Schizophrenia & Treatment
Disorganized thinking is a disturbance in how thoughts are connected and organized. It makes speech hard to follow: jumping between loosely related topics, never getting to the point, or, in…Aripiprazole (Abilify): A Clinical Guide to Uses, Mechanism, and Patient Safety
In my practice as a clinical psychologist, I often sit with patients who are at a crossroads in their treatment. They may have tried several antidepressants with little success, or…