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When Family Seems to Worsen Depression

18+ hour, 51+ min ago  (1518+ words) I've struggled to stay employed because of all the care she needs," Alexander says. All of that, because much of it is so out of my control, was making my depression worse," she says. Her story reflects a reality many…...

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What Is a Psychiatrist?

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1286+ words) A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the mental health field. Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders. Psychiatrists treat a variety of mental health…...

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Understanding How Bysanti Works for Bipolar Disorder

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1467+ words) If you or a loved one has'bipolar disorder, you may be exploring treatment options to help manage symptoms. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. People living with bipolar I disorder…...

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Caplyta (Lumateperone): FDA Updates Labeling for Once-Daily Antipsychotic to Help Prevent Relapse in Patients With Schizophrenia

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (611+ words) First approved in 2019, Caplyta is also used to treat depressive episodes in patients with bipolar I or II disorder (alone or with lithium or valproate) and as an add'on to antidepressants for major depressive disorder. This update matters because Caplyta…...

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Bysanti: FDA Approves New Atypical Antipsychotic Pill for Adults with Schizophrenia or Manic/Mixed Episodes in Bipolar I Disorder

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (566+ words) Bysanti (milsaperidone) is a new FDA-approved oral medicine for treating certain mental health conditions in adults. It belongs to a group of medicines called atypical antipsychotics and is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, as well as for first-line therapy…...

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Bipolar Depression vs. Major Depressive Disorder

8+ mon, 3+ day ago  (612+ words) By Rachel Reiff Ellis Whether you live with bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder, you experience periods of depression. This can make it hard to tell them apart. But the bi- in bipolar means "two" because it has two phases:…...

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The Impact of Mental Health on Your Weight

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (452+ words) Content independently created by Web MD and supported by our partners. Learn More Learn about the link between mental health and obesity, and what you might do about it. Mental health and physical health are interconnected. One often affects the…...