bipolar disorder

Researchers develop AI tool to predict episodes of mood disorder using sleep data – ET HealthWorld

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Researchers develop AI tool to predict episodes of mood disorder using sleep data – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Researchers have developed an AI-based tool that can predict episodes of mood disorder in patients using only sleep-wake data recorded by wearable devices such as smartwatches. People suffering from mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, experience long periods of sadness, depression, joy or mania. Mood disorders are closely linked with sleep-wake rhythms with disturbances … Read more

Like Son, Like Father: Bipolar Through The Generations

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Like Son, Like Father: Bipolar Through The Generations

When my life was in decay, my brain on fire, and I was lost in excruciating depression, it was my dad who rescued me. When I was drinking two six-packs of beer or more every night and smoking crack cocaine, it was my dad who flew from Hawaii to Chicago to spearhead my intervention and … Read more

Stabilizing Circadian Rhythm Tied to Lower Suicide Risk in Bipolar Disorder

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Stabilizing Circadian Rhythm Tied to Lower Suicide Risk in Bipolar Disorder

Jan. 13, 2022 — Social rhythm therapy (SRT), which uses behavioral strategies to support healthy sleep and other routines, is linked to improved mood and reduced suicide risk in young people with bipolar disorder, early research suggests. The small study also showed SRT is both feasible and acceptable in this patient population. Results showed SRT, … Read more

Suicide Prevention Day 2021: Major causes, warning signs and support needed to fight depression

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Suicide Prevention Day 2021: Major causes, warning signs and support needed to fight depression

10th September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day, to raise awareness of suicide and to promote preventive measures with an aim to reduce suicides globally. (Photo source: Reuters) By Dr Santosh Bangar, Suicide is an act of intentionally taking one’s life and it is a major public health issue, especially during the testing times … Read more

6 Reasons Bipolar Patients Don’t Take Their Meds

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6 Reasons Bipolar Patients Don’t Take Their Meds

By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Not taking prescribed medications can lead to relapse, hospitalization and increased risk of suicide for people with bipolar disorder, yet many who have this condition do not take their medicines as prescribed. A new study examines why this happens, finding six key factors that … Read more

Parents take note! If there is only one Gift you can give children, let it be this!

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Parents take note! If there is only one Gift you can give children, let it be this!

Let us explore the acronym SELF to understand what happened, why and the way forward. (Photo source: IE) By Seema Lal Seeing one’s own children struggle can be one of the most painful experiences for a parent. Most of us remember how we have twitched our faces when our baby wailed it out during their … Read more