Depression, bipolar support group available

A Fergus Falls, Minn., man who climbed out of depression through a support group wants others to reap the benefits. Dave Offner, who has bipolar disorder, has created a chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance for the Breckenridge and Wahpeton area.

Depression Support Group Forums • Index page

The DSG is a support and resource community for those who need it. The DSG is targeted towards people with Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Manic Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and many other mental disorders.

The Relationship Jinx : Why? And other questions to ask…

Relationships can often be difficult for those enduring depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Our pathology can at times interfere with our decision-making. And years of life experience and self-disregard can do the same thing. Let’s look at it and talk things over.

Depression and social support

Depression often causes people to isolate themselves. Help yourself by reaching out to those who care about you.

Depression really does turn the world grey, study shows

People who are clinically depressed have difficulty perceiving “contrast gain,” or the difference between black and white.

A Surprising Cure for Depression?

A bonus from botox

Alcohol May Be OK With Bipolar

How dangerous is it for people with bipolar disorder to use alcohol? New research suggests that it may not be as risky as previously thought. Dr. Jan van Zaane of the University Medical Centre Amsterdam in the Netherlands and his colleagues studied a group of older, stable, medically compliant bipolar patients and noted, our findings suggest that [...]

Live Counseling: Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder or manic-depressive disorder (also referred to as bipolar affective disorder or manic depression) is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood and one or more depressive episodes.

Depression, bipolar support group available

A Fergus Falls, Minn., man who climbed out of depression through a support group wants others to reap the benefits. Dave Offner, who has bipolar disorder, has created a chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance for the Breckenridge and Wahpeton area.

Higher Risk of Suicide in Bipolar Patients Who Abuse Alcohol

Alcohol, especially in a person with bipolar disorder, may increase the risk of suicide. New research released this week suggests bipolar patients who abuse or are dependent on alcohol are more likely to attempt suicide than bipolar patients who abstain. Dr. Maria A. Oquendo from the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University in New York, and her colleagues, found [...]

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