Your friend or loved one is suddenly dealing with the onset of some serious mood shifts. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects a person’s ability to function in day-to-day life. The swings from extreme energy and fearlessness (mania) to debilitating depression can be a lot for anyone, even bystanders. The good news is… Continue reading How to Help Someone with Bipolar Disorder
Category: Mental Health
Menopause and Mental Health
Menopause is a period in a biological female’s life that can cause immense hormonal changes. These changes can have a significant impact on a person’s physical and mental health. Specifically, for individuals who have suffered with depression or anxiety throughout their lifetime, menopause may cause a resurgence in symptoms. And for those who are new… Continue reading Menopause and Mental Health
How Common is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
If you notice a depressed mood or loss of interest in things that once brought you joy, you could be experiencing a depressive episode. Throughout our lives, everyone has depressive periods whether due to traumatic events, grief, stress, or various other causes. But individuals who suffer for extended periods of time with a depressed mood… Continue reading How Common is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Common Women’s Health Conditions
When you think of women’s health, you probably think of conditions specific to the biologically female body. This includes pregnancy, gynecological concerns, menopause and breast cancer. But there are many common women affected health conditions outside of these select few that greatly impact women around the globe. Johns Hopkins reports, “Many health issues affect women… Continue reading Common Women’s Health Conditions
Chronic Pain Management: Meeting Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life
What Are Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life? When you think about your fundamental needs, what comes to mind? At first, you might consider basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. However, fundamental needs are dynamic, encompass so much more, and will continue to evolve over time. Fundamental needs are the things that everyone… Continue reading Chronic Pain Management: Meeting Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life
Bipolar Disorder and BPD: Similarities and Differences
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) are two commonly diagnosed mental health conditions. These conditions are considered rather serious. When left untreated, both bipolar disorder and BPD can significantly impair a person’s life. Although bipolar disorder and BPD have some similar symptoms, they are caused by completely different things. In this piece, we… Continue reading Bipolar Disorder and BPD: Similarities and Differences
Taking Charge of Your Pain: What’s Within Your Control
Control your pain by understanding what’s within your control Living with chronic health issues can quickly become overwhelming. Managing medications, navigating physical limitations, handling multiple health conditions, and coping with pain can make it feel like your life is spiraling out of control, especially during flare-ups. In these moments, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed and… Continue reading Taking Charge of Your Pain: What’s Within Your Control
Study Finds a Link Between Anxiety and Dementia
A new study has found that people with anxiety might have nearly three times the risk of developing dementia later in life. This research is the first to look at how different levels of anxiety over time can affect the risk of dementia. Dr. Kay Khaing, the lead author, says that anxiety should now be… Continue reading Study Finds a Link Between Anxiety and Dementia
The Power of Perception: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Health
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Health Perception We’ve all heard the saying, “Perception is everything.” But what if it were also a predictor of how healthy we are and how long we live? It can be important to reflect on our overall perception of health so that we can identify areas of improvement and establish… Continue reading The Power of Perception: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Health
Why is Proper Medication Management so Important for Mental Health?
If you are living with a mental health condition, prescription medication may be a normal part of your daily life. Medication management and sticking to a treatment plan is crucial. You may need to closely monitor your medications, doses, and side effects. On PatientsLikeMe, we have members managing a wide range of conditions with all… Continue reading Why is Proper Medication Management so Important for Mental Health?