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Quality Treatment for Manic Depression

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 23, 2024 Updated: March 28, 2024 Manic depression is the former term for bipolar disorder. The change was made in 1980 in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the industry standard for diagnosing mental health disorders. Manic depression was initially…

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What Is the Difference Between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: September 1, 2022 Updated: August 25, 2022 Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings between abnormally emotional highs and lows. These highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression) affect energy levels, sleep habits, judgment, behavior, and the ability…

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What Does Treatment for Schizoaffective Disorder Look Like?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 1, 2021 Updated: July 26, 2021 Schizoaffective disorder is a relatively rare chronic mental health disorder affecting less than one percent of the population. Those affected exhibit symptoms similar to schizophrenia (hallucinations and delusions) and bipolar disorder (mania and depression), though not necessarily at the same time.…

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Signs You Need Mental Health Treatment

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 10, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 Mental health encompasses our psychological, social, and emotional well-being. It affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and factors into how we relate to others, handle stressful situations, and make decisions. When our mental health suffers, it can negatively impact all areas…

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Which Mental Health Treatment Program Is Right for Me?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 12, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 If you have decided to seek mental health treatment, you have already taken the most important step, recognizing the need for help. Mental illness affects millions of Americans from all age groups and walks of life, and symptoms can range from…