Kicking a drug or alcohol habit is one of the most challenging struggles a person can face. Rather than the traditional 28 days of rehab, there’s another approach that may help. Magnetic pulses to the brain may curb addiction, according to one Italian scientist.
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At New York Comic Con last week, Marvel showcased a new Fox TV series that features the manic-depressive superhero Polaris, who has superpowers in addition to bipolar disorder.
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Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1726) was a British mad scientist with bipolar disorder and a torrent of discoveries in the world of science, mathematics, and physics, from laws to theories to facts.
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What to do to commemorate a week dedicated to mental illness? Might seem strange, but I think Mental Illness Awareness Week is something to be celebrated.
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I had the pleasure of learning that I was chosen as a nominee for a Blogger Recognition Award by John Poehler over at The Bipolar Battle. His blog is a poignant, cumulative resource for everything bipolar.
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It’s one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock history and it was written by a bipolar musical genius from London. “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks is only two chords, but just try to get it out of your head once you’ve heard it.
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Despite extensive progress in recent years, the stigma against both addiction and mental illness remains high. But there are simple statements you can make to dodge the question at first.
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A new report says that a staggering number of Americans take antidepressants. These new numbers show a 65-percent increase in antidepressant use.
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Bipolar pop singer Demi Lovato gave a new radio interview recently, in which she said she does not want the label of bipolar to take over her life. Despite being one of the most outspoken opponents of bipolar stigma, Lovato fears people will only think of her bipolar and not her music. The 24-year-old singer…
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Nearly six million people in the U.S. suffer from bipolar disorder and 16 million more cope with major depression. A new study aims to demystify these two disorders. And you can participate!
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