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Starting a new job can present unexpected triggers for bipolar, especially when hypo/mania and depression arise and affect our performance. Here’s what I

January 18, 2021 Controlling stress, getting enough sleep, and practicing other healthy habits can help reduce your risk of bipolar episodes. Kkgas/Stocksy Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of people in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 4.4 percent of American adults experience bipolar disorder at some point. The disorder, which can cause extreme shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the abilit...

Managing Anger in the Dark Days of Winter The holidays are behind us, the winter solstice has come and gone, so the days are getting longer. (Cheers to that!) Still here we are kicking off the dark days of January—which means even more time indoors. And that can result in feeling more agitated, less stable, and angry. “This seasonal component is related to the amount of sunlight,” says Melvin McInnis, MD, director of psychiatry programs at the University of Michigan Depression Center in A...