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Bipolar Disorder

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Benefit People with Bipolar Disorder

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on January 12, 2022

Can dietary changes improve mood stability in people with bipolar disorder? A new study suggests they can.

Can dietary changes improve mood stability in people with bipolar disorder? A new study suggests they can.

Depression

Exercise Is Shown to Be an Effective Depression Treatment

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on October 20, 2021

A new study shows that only three weeks of exercise significantly reduced symptoms and restored neuroplasticity in volunteers with depression.

A new study shows that only three weeks of exercise significantly reduced symptoms and restored neuroplasticity in volunteers with depression.

Bipolar Disorder

Is It Depression—or Bipolar Disorder?

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on July 19, 2021

Why many people taking medications for depression don't get well.

Why many people taking medications for depression don't get well.

Bipolar Disorder

What Are the Different Types of Bipolar Disorder?

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on April 16, 2021

A look at symptoms provides the key to correct diagnosis.

A look at symptoms provides the key to correct diagnosis.

Genetics

Can Genetic Tests Help with Finding the Right Depression Medication?

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on February 17, 2021

Scientists are finding genes that predict how a person will respond to a particular drug. The research could improve treatment for mood disorders.

Scientists are finding genes that predict how a person will respond to a particular drug. The research could improve treatment for mood disorders.

Depression

Good News for a Promising New Depression Drug

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on November 1, 2020

Interim results from a clinical trial of the investigational antidepressant drug zuranolone offer new hope for depression sufferers.

Interim results from a clinical trial of the investigational antidepressant drug zuranolone offer new hope for depression sufferers.

Psychiatry

A President on Steroids

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on October 6, 2020

President Trump has been prescribed a powerful steroid medication with a substantial risk of psychiatric side effects.

President Trump has been prescribed a powerful steroid medication with a substantial risk of psychiatric side effects.

SSRIs

Can Antidepressants Cause Problems for Bipolar Patients?

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on August 15, 2020

Antidepressants do more harm than good in some bipolar patients.

Antidepressants do more harm than good in some bipolar patients.

Sleep

Sleep Deprivation Is Bad News for Bipolar Patients

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on August 5, 2020

Why does sleep deprivation trigger manic symptoms in people with bipolar disorder? What the science says and what you can do to prevent it.

Why does sleep deprivation trigger manic symptoms in people with bipolar disorder? What the science says and what you can do to prevent it.

Bipolar Disorder

The Joys and Sorrows of Treating Bipolar Disorder

Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on June 27, 2020

The best way for people with bipolar disorder to do well? Take control of your treatment.

The best way for people with bipolar disorder to do well? Take control of your treatment.