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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has written an article
        On Sep 03, 2021

        Bipolar Disorder and Suicide: Signs of Danger

        Bipolar disorder is a mental condition widely known for its dramatic mood swings. But, unlike other disorders, patients suffering from bipolar disorder can be especially prone to thoughts of suicid...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Dec 03, 2020

        What are the short-term benefits of quitting smoking?

        The short-term benefits of quitting smoking include the following: 20 minutes after quitting, heart rate and blood pressure drop. 2 hours after quitting, the amount of nicotine in the bloodst...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 05, 2020

        Does nicotine replacement therapy help people stop smoking?

        Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and other medicines have been proven to double a person's chances of quitting smoking. Nicotine dependence develops fairly rapidly -- often within six months ...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 05, 2020

        How can I quit smoking?

        Smokers can and do quit smoking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, today there are more former smokers than current smokers. 1. If you’re reading this, yo...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What are the different types of bipolar disorder?

        There are currently four types of bipolar disorder defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) IV. There is strong genetic evidence that these are artificial distinct...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        How can I help my young child with bipolar disorder?

        Here are some ways you can help your child with bipolar disorder: learn relaxation techniques to help your child cope with stress; ask your child's doctor for guidance and resources researc...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

        Below, you'll find a list of typical behaviors exhibited by those with bipolar disorder. If you have been exceptionally excited or active for a week at a time and check three of the symptoms be...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What are the different types of bipolar disorder?

        The classic form of the illness, which involves recurrent episodes of mania and depression, is called bipolar I disorder. Some people, however, never develop severe mania but instead experience mil...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        Does bipolar disorder run in families?

        Bipolar disorder is understood as a genetically determined disorder of the brain that results in an alteration in one's thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are not readily controlled by an in...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Feb 15, 2019

        What are the health effects of smoking a hookah pipe?

        The health effects of smoking a hookah pipe include increased risk for lung, mouth and bladder cancer. Hookah use is also linked to other unique risks not found with cigarette smoking. For example,...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Feb 15, 2019

        What are the types of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

        Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comes in three subcategories: inattentive type, hyperactive impulsive type and combined type. As counterintuitive as it is to have "Attention De...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Jan 24, 2019

        What are the needs of families coping with mental illness?

        The needs of families coping with mental illness are documented in the book, Families and Mental Illness: New Directions in Professional Practice. The needs fall into eight categories: A compreh...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 22, 2018

        What makes depression different from the blues?

        Everyone has blue moods once in a while. They result from life-changing events. Losses must be grieved. Disappointments endured. No one escapes this kind of sorrow. If your underlying mood and self...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 16, 2018

        How do other illnesses affect depression?

        Serious illness such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer sends some into depression. First the medications required can cause hormonal changes that effect mood. If the disease prevents you from ea...

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      • International Bipolar Foundation
        International Bipolar Foundation has answered a question
        On Oct 11, 2018

        Is bipolar depression serious?

        Bipolar depression is not always debilitating. We see a wide range of acuity with bipolar depression. Some depressive states may be mild whereas others can be acute. And for those with bipolar diso...

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