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What Is a Sleep Disorder? A Harmful Dysfunction Analysis

Psychiatric Times

A Harmful Dysfunction Analysis Author(s): Jean-Arthur Micoulaud-Franchi, MD, PhD , Christophe Gauld, MD, PhD +2 More Key Takeaways Sleep medicine lacks a structured definition for disorders, complicating diagnosis and classification compared to psychiatry's DSM framework. SHOW MORE What is a sleep disorder?

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Gerald Maguire, MD, Provides Tips for Differentiating Bipolar Depression From MDD

Psychiatric Times

Similarly, because patients with bipolar disorder often self-medicate, looking for a family history of substance abuse can be helpful. “iI's October 22, 2023. Family histories can also support the differential diagnosis , he said. For instance, if there is a family history of suicides, that may be a clue, he explained.

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Brief Book Reviews: July 2025

Psychiatric Times

Higgins, MD These 2 compelling memoirs delve into the complexities of schizophrenia, showcasing resilience, friendship, and the impact of mental health. While this is an extraordinary accomplishment for someone with a serious mental illness, reading between the lines, it seems that Laudor lost some cognitive skills due to the illness.

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Key Issues in Postpartum Psychiatry at Southern California Conference

Psychiatric Times

December 4, 2023. August 4, 2023. Leah Kuntz April 18th 2025 Panel Discusses Screening, Treatment, and Challenges for Postpartum Depression Leah Kuntz April 16th 2025 From Victory to Vulnerability: Black Athlete Moms on Maternal Health Risks Through Delivery and Beyond Wilsa M.S. Psychiatric Times. Accessed July 11, 2025.

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Postpartum Depression with Comorbid Anxiety: Optimizing Treatment

MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

While some degree of worry is normal for new parents, postpartum anxiety is characterized by persistent, excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, and physical symptoms such as restlessness, sleep disturbance that interfere with daily functioning and maternal well-being. The clinical presentation of postpartum anxiety is diverse.

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Mood Tracking: My System for Reducing Psychiatric Hospitalizations

Mad in America

It’s about learning to self-regulate, so that, if and when mental storms pass through, they no longer require such harsh societal intervention. I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1998. First, how many hours of sleep did I get the night before? I do not blame society for wanting to regulate unruly behavior.

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“Feel Good” Chemical Serotonin Signals Future Rewards to Brain: Study

ADDitude

Serotonin, involved in the regulation of everything from mood and movement to appetite and sleep, has been historically deemed a “feel good” chemical. bioRxiv (2023).11.12.566727; 11.12.566727; doi:[link] 3 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.