Manic depression can be defined as an extended stage of mood swings. One may experience these mood swings from really high to very low degree. The high degree is known as manic and the lower as depressed.

Bipolar disorder is yet another name for manic depressive illness. This stage usually refers to as an individual’s mood that shifts between different ‘poles’ of mania and depression.

Manic Depression is not something to be taken lightly. It is a serious disorder and needs serious professional and personal care.

Manic depression can affect both men and women. There is no specific …

Perhaps the most surprising aspect many an elderly individual and also their caregivers experience when faced with depression is the fact that psychotic depression is indeed part of the elderly depression spectrum. Although extremely rare in diagnosis, in retrospect many an elderly individual’s suicide is linked back to an episode worthy of being classified as severe psychosis.

In the most general of terms, psychotic depression refers to the form of depression that is so severe that it may produce actual auditory or visual hallucinations in the affected senior. She or he may believe to hear the …

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A new study from the National Institute of Mental Health found that the United States has the highest lifetime rate of bipolar disorder at 4.4% (versus a worldwide diagnosis estimate of about 2.4%). However, researchers point out that the higher prevalence may be closely tied to cultural differences and varying levels of acceptance regarding psychiatric care and treatment. Regardless of where the study participants resided, the condition showed fairly constant similarities and symptoms, including varying cycles of depression and manic, elated mood.

Emotions have its ups and downs. It is normal for everyone to feel. But for a person affected by a bipolar disorder, these highs and lows can become very extreme and hinder daily activities. There are times that the situation also became dangerous.

A person cannot work because of feeling so depressed. Then the next day, this person feels great, filled with creativity and endless energy. However, some people can misinterpret such actions as being reckless and uncontrollable.

A bipolar disorder can be unpredictable and confusing. This medical condition is also chronic. Never feel embarrassed if you …

Humans need at least 7-8 hours of sound sleep every 24 hours, to remain mentally alert and physically active during work hours. Older people may sleep less at night and have small naps during the day to fulfill the body’s requirement of sleep.

But getting a restful sleep is not something that everyone enjoys. There are many people who suffer from insomnia either due to a physical disturbance or a mental turmoil.

Taking sleeping pills to cure insomnia is just a temporary solution. To add to that it is also a dangerous one. Short term or long …

What is a seizure?

Although seizures are often thought of as dramatic events, there are a number of different types of seizures, some of which are much more subtle and difficult for an outsider to notice.

A generalized seizure (Also known as a grand mal seizure, fit or convulsion) generally causes an acute decrease in state of consciousness, repeated movements of the body, excessive salivation, vomiting and often a loss of bladder and bowel control. This event may last from 30 seconds to a few minutes.

The other main type of seizure is a focal motor seizure which …

Until recently, bipolar disorder wasnt seen as a condition that was common in children or adolescents. However, the past few years has seen a steady increase in the number of children who are being diagnosed, creating a need for researchers and experts to come up with effective assessment tools for children with bipolar disorder.

There is controversy over the subject of children who are being diagnosed, with some people being concerned that the label is being given too freely to children that may have another condition. There is concern that perhaps the child is …

Grabbing a sleeping pill and gulping it down seems to be the easiest way to get sleep for those who suffer from insomnia. Admittedly it is the quickest way for insomniacs to fall asleep. But it is definitely not the best way to get sleep. This habit brings addiction, side effects and dependency along and these can be extremely difficult to deal with later.

Medication should actually be the last resort for treating insomnia. Before you start popping in the pill, it is imperative that you try and establish the underlying reason behind it. Stress, anxiety, …

It is totally normal for a child to be full of energy, very alive and to have a hint of mischief in their blood.

In some cases, kid’s can be really loud, unable to sit still, demanding and always after your attention. Many people would simply call this kind of activity as hyperactive or overactive.

Children who are overactive can really disrupt situations and are really difficult to keep under control. As a result, the child often receives attention in a negative way. It is important to keep in mind whether or not your kid’s behavior is …