Mental Health Articles

For any senior citizen, it may be a challenge to stay socially engaged, but the challenge only increases for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It may be a source of frustration at the start, but it is important to try these five tips to say social.

Bipolar disorder effects the patient's immediate family as well — and their reactions, in turn, have a significant impact on the mental health of the person diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Family-focused therapy can come to the rescue.

A bipolar disorder diagnosis can be both scary and hard to navigate. Psychoeducation aims to equip patients and their loved ones with all the information and coping skills they need.

Stress and aggression are both contagious — but guess what? So is kindness. Being kind makes you feel better, helps others feel better, and helps others make others feel better. That's why it's the theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week.

Cognitive behavorial therapy seems to be recommended for nearly every mental health problem, from crippling anxiety to marital struggles. How can this popular talk therapy help people with bipolar disorder?

If you have close relatives with bipolar disorder, you do have a higher risk of developing the condition yourself. How does that work, and what can you do if you're in that situation?

Most people with bipolar disorder feel better after taking medications, but it’s hard not to wonder if you should continue taking drugs, even when you feel better. The short answer is YES – the treatment with drugs is for life. Why is this so?

Bipolar disorder is best managed with a combination of medications and talk therapy. How can interpersonal and social rhythm therapy help?

Alzheimer's represents a challenge for everyone involved whether it be the medical team, the caregivers, or the person diagnosed with the disease. Even though the challenge may be great, there are some important tips to remember to help manage everything.

Although therapy with medications is still the pillar of bipolar disorder treatment, various forms of talk therapy are becoming an important part of getting better as well. What do you need to know?