Posts Tagged ‘co-occurring disorder’
Bipolar Disorder – Dr. Fred Von Gunten Shares His Experiences and Successes
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness. Like all mental illnesses, it changes the way the brain works, which in turn changes the way a person thinks, feels and behaves. Often these brain changes cause the person with bipolar disorder to use and/or abuse alcohol or drugs – an effort sometimes referred to as “self-medicating.” Mental…
Read MoreMental Illness – What You Need to Know
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2012 is October 7 – 13. Why should each of us individually care? What can we do as individuals? The Significant Statistics Related to Mental Illness An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a…
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