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Eyes, Ears, and Emotion: Techniques to Tackle Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder

Psychiatric Times

Dr Trinh continued with a focus on the treatment landscape, drawing from the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD) trials conducted from 1998 to 2005. Trinh pointed out the study’s result that 58% of participants achieved recovery, but 49% relapsed within two years.

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Integrating Redemption in Psychiatry, Part 3: A Nod to the Late Brian Wilson

Psychiatric Times

After much psychiatric treatment, personal management, and a second marriage, he made a relatively successful comeback around 2005 with a tour of his previously unfinished masterpiece album titled “Smile” (I wear the t-shirt of his Milwaukee performance as I write this). Wilson died a little over a year after his second wife passed away.

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Antidepressant Withdrawal: A Clinician’s Middle View

Mad in America

Remote therapy via the internet became routine during the COVID-19 epidemic. Fortunately, randomized trials suggest that an online version of cognitive behavioral therapy developed by Australia’s National Health Service (MoodGym) is nearly as effective as a live therapist, if the program is offered with weekly text messaging support.

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The Power of Journaling: What Science Says About the Benefits for Mental Health and Well-Being

Child Mind Intitute

Other research shows the benefits of journaling include: Improved emotional and physical health: Regular journaling enhances mood and emotional awareness and reduces stress levels (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005). Download Mirror Available on the App Store and Google Play Store. Your mind and body will thank you for it. References Baikie, K.