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Specialties:
- Social Work
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- Seattle University
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PhD, Social Welfare, University of California, BerkeleyMPH (maternal and child health), UC BerkeleyMSW, McGill University, Montreal, CanadaBSW, McGill University, Montreal, CanadaB.Soc.Sci (sociology), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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Affiliate; American Academy of Health Behavior
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Does bipolar disorder run in families?
Yes, bipolar disorder tends to run in families, and researchers are looking for genetic markers for the disease, but no one gene has yet been found to be the culprit. Twin studies have shown that s...
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Who can diagnose bipolar disorder?
The first step in getting effective treatment for bipolar disorder is to get a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis. The best source for a diagnosis is an assessment by a psychiatrist, psychologist...
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Why is bipolar disorder difficult to diagnose?
Because the symptoms of bipolar disorder are so varied and there is no blood test or brain scan to diagnose the disease, it can appear to be something else. Some people think that the mood changes ...
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What are the different types of bipolar disorder?
There are several diagnoses that describe bipolar disorder. Bipolar I disorder is considered the classic form of the disease and is marked by recurrent episodes of mania and depression with possibl...
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Can bipolar depression be prevented?
There are many medications that are approved by the FDA to manage bipolar disorder. There are also many medications that are used 'off-label' for bipolar depression which means that they ar...
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How is major depression different from bipolar disorder?
Major depression is one aspect of bipolar disorder but bipolar disorder also includes mania, which is a high mood that is not necessarily a 'happy' mood but in its extreme can cause psychosis. Some...
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What are the symptoms of depression in bipolar disorder?
For a diagnosis of depressive episode in bipolar disorder, five or more of the symptoms listed below must last most of the day, nearly every day, for a period of two weeks or longer: Lasting sad...
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How is insomnia treated?
The main treatments for insomnia include behavioral programs, medications (over-the-counter, prescription, and herbal), and improved sleep hygiene. Without going into detail, some of the behavioral...
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What is the relationship between bipolar disorder and insomnia?
The irony of the relationship between insomnia and bipolar disorder is that staying up late or going without sleep can cause insomnia (the inability to fall asleep), and lack of sleep can also trig...
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What causes insomnia?
Some of the conditions that can cause sleeplessness include stress, a change in your normal routine, bright lights, too much caffeine or alcohol use, an uncomfortable bed, a snoring roommate or bed...
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Is bipolar depression serious?
Bipolar depression is quite serious because it can lead to suicidality. People living with bipolar disorder are at high risk for suicidal thoughts and there is a high rate of suicide attempts among...
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How can I keep track of moods that come with bipolar disorder?
Many charts to track bipolar triggers and moods can be found online. The trackers in the online charts are hard to customize, because they already show all the categories, which makes it hard for y...
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How is bipolar disorder treated?
Medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes are the three most common ways of treating bipolar disorder. Some people use alternate therapies like Chinese medicines or naturopathy. Medications i...
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Is exercise good for someone who is bipolar?
Exercise has many benefits for everyone, especially for people living with mood disorders. Exercise increases cognitive functioning, fights depression, and improves overall mental health, because e...
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What are common side effects of bipolar disorder medication?
Unfortunately, bipolar medications can have some pretty uncomfortable side effects, which is often the reason why people with bipolar disorder either don't take their prescribed dosages or st...
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