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Does Bipolar Disorder Get Worse with Age? Understanding the Impact on Older Adults

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition characterized by intense mood shifts, from manic highs to depressive lows. But as individuals age, many wonder: Does bipolar disorder get worse with age? Bipolar Disorder in Older Adults: What Changes? The answer is not straightforward.

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In Brain Chemistry We Trust—The Gospel According to Pharma

Mad in America

They’re too exhausted from seeing patients, documenting notes in electronic health records, and dealing with the frustrations of our mechanized healthcare system. Second, when discussing treatment options with healthcare providers, ask about evidence for both medication and non-medication approaches.

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FDA Requires New Label Warning of Weight Loss Risk in Pediatric Patients Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Healthcare professionals should monitor weight and growth in young patients on these medications and consider alternative treatments if adverse effects occur. Clinical trials reveal higher plasma exposure and adverse effects in younger children, questioning the benefit-risk balance of these medications.

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Therapists, Neutrality Is No Longer an Option — Politics Is Tearing Us Apart

Mad in America

For clients with conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or OCD, the approach may look different — more structured, grounded in psychoeducation and stabilization. From the Supreme Court to school boards, from healthcare systems to housing policies, people are watching their dignity eroded in real time.

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Risk Factors for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Healthcare providers must conduct comprehensive developmental and birth histories when evaluating ADHD, asking detailed questions about family behavioral patterns rather than simply inquiring about formal diagnoses, as older generations may have undiagnosed ADHD manifesting through impulsive behaviors, job instability, or recurrent accidents.

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Psychiatric Help for Patients in Howrah and Surrounding Areas Near Kolkata

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

Conditions like depression, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD are manageable with the right intervention. In today’s psychiatric care models, collaboration with other healthcare professionals such as psychologists, neurologists, or general physicians may also be needed to provide well-rounded care.

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Walking the Line: Navigating Student Mistreatment by Patients

Psychiatric Times

ERASE provides a stepwise method to empower educators and medical professionals to address patient mistreatment of trainees.