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AI Listens For Mood Swings In The Voices Of Those With Bipolar Disorder
AI model analyzes three-second audio clips to classify mood states –A new study from China suggests that artificial intelligence may one day help doctors spot mood swings in people with…
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Hospital Visits For Hallucinogens Linked to Sharp Rise in Mania
Study finds bipolar diagnoses far more common among hallucinogen-related cases –A major Canadian study tracking more than 9 million people reports that those who land in the hospital after using…
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Jason Silva Says Hypomania is A Driver of Creativity
In new video he discusses ‘The Hypomanic Edge’ –Jason Silva posted an Instagram Reel this week discussing hypomania, a state of elevated mood, high energy, and accelerated thinking. He says…
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Radio Host Opens Up About Living with Bipolar Disorder
Kennedy Elsey helps break the stigma around mental health –In a candid interview in November, popular Boston radio personality Kennedy Elsey, shared her ongoing battle with bipolar disorder, emphasizing the…
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Bipolar: Men More Likely To Have Mania, Women Depression
Brain Scan Study Reveals Why Bipolar Disorder Hits Men and Women Differently A new study suggests that differences in how men’s and women’s brains process chemicals and structure in a…
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Medical Worker’s ADA Claims Fail After Resigning During Manic Episode
Judge says resignation was voluntary – A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York granted summary judgment to New York Queens Medicine and Surgery, P.C., dismissing all disability…
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Huberman Lab Hosts Dr. Chris Palmer For Discussion of Managing Mania And Depression With The Ketogenic Diet
Dietary strategies as a paradigm shift in psychiatry — A growing body of research suggests that the ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb eating plan long used to control epilepsy, could…
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The Hidden Risk of AI Addiction and Psychosis
AI Psychosis Emerges: When Chatbots Fuel Delusions In an era where AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude serve as constant companions, experts are sounding the alarm over a disturbing trend:…
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Comedian Turned a Manic Episode into 300 Paintings
A comedian who quit—and started seeing in color Sydney-based stand-up Sam Kissajukian walked away from comedy in 2021, rented an abandoned cake factory, and began to paint. Over the next…
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Reality Star Talks About Kanye West’s Bipolar Disorder and Manic Episodes
Reality star Kim Kardashian reflects on marriage amid public mental health struggles — Kim Kardashian reflected on her toxic marriage to Kanye West, describing how the rapper’s struggles with bipolar…
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Manic Episode Left Patient Vulnerable To Alleged Sexual Misconduct By Health Care Provider
When the Healer Breaks the Boundary: The Case of Nurse Practitioner Victor Lee Ilog — A lapse in professional boundaries, a vulnerable patient in a mood destabilised by a recognised…
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Assisted-Suicide Law Risks Abandoning Those With Mental Health Issues
Woman diagnosed with major depressive disorder say stronger safeguards needed before tragedy is disguised as choice —A new federal lawsuit claims Colorado’s End-of-Life Options Act is failing the very people…
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Is Bipolar Disorder Linked to Empathy Challenges?
How mania and depression affect emotional and cognitive empathy — People with bipolar disorder often struggle with empathy, the ability to tune into others’ feelings, due to brain changes and…
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Neuroscientist Recounts Harrowing Bipolar Mania Episode Mid-Flight
Diagnosis, relapse, and the long road to stability —A Canadian neuroscientist recently shared her gripping account of surviving her first severe manic episode, aboard an airplane, shedding light on the…
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New Research Links Bipolar Disorder and Binge Eating Behaviors
Shared genes and brain chemistry may fuel the connection News summary by Alex Rowan Several studies now show that bipolar disorder and episodes of binge eating often overlap. The researchers…
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Millionaire’s Manic Spending Spree Sheds Light on Bipolar Disorder’s Risks
Psychiatrists explain why mania fuels reckless spending Summary report by Alex Rowan — In 2012, a New York City millionaire endured a wild, five-day shopping binge that reportedly totaled upward…
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Canadian Lawyer Avoids Jail After Manic Episode-Linked Knife Attack
Judge cites mental illness in reduced sentencing, stresses treatment and strict probation conditions Summary report by Alex Rowan — A Canadian lawyer, Alexander Currie, 41, will not serve jail time…
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New Book Offers a Metabolic Key to Mania and Mental Illness
Revolutionary breakthrough in understanding mental health—and improving treatment for anxiety, mania depression, OCD, PTSD, and more Ketogenic and low-carb diet offer hope — Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Christopher M. Palmer lays…
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University Reinstates Professor Who Resigned During Manic Episode
Ohio State initially refuses to reinstate tenured professor Summary report by Alex Rowan – Dr. Angela Bryant regained her position at Ohio State University’s Newark campus after resigning during a…
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Colorado Woman Killed After Manic Episode
Young woman’s death highlights gaps in mental health care Summary report by Alex Rowan Cheyenne Chrisp, a 25-year-old woman from Arvada, Colorado, was struck and killed on Dec. 27, 2024…
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Mental Health Conditions Like Manic-Depression Shorten Life Spans
Heart disease risks spike with bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, and schizophrenia – People with manic-depression bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, and PTSD live 10-20 years less than those without. The new study…
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Celebrity Chef Opens Up About Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
New documentary – Heston: My Life With Bipolar Summary report by Alex Rowan — Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal, known for his inventive dishes such as bacon‑and‑egg ice cream and snail…
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‘Bright Eyes’ May Signal Manic and Hypomanic Episodes in Bipolar Disorder
Psychiatrists see visible eye changes in mood shifts — Can a glance into someone’s eyes reveal a change in mood from mania to depression? A group of psychiatrists studying it…
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I Thought I Was Jesus – Student Recounts Manic Episode and Stigma
Dan Miller shares his story to encourage open conversations on mental health Summary report by Alex Rowan —When Dan Miller woke up one January morning in 2016, he felt unstoppable.…
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Memoir of Mania Offers Hope and Insight into Bipolar Recovery
Jason Wegner – From patient to advocate — In a raw and revealing memoir, a university student chronicles his dramatic manic episode and his path to recovery, offering a message…
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Manic Episodes May Cause Longer-Lasting Brain Changes Than Depressive Ones
Researchers track two-year patterns showing manic and depressive episodes affect brain structure differently —Manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder cause opposite changes in brain structure over time, with depression…
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New Research Reveals Key Factors Driving More Frequent Manic Episodes
Unexpected links found between antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and mood swings —A large study finds that patients with bipolar disorder face more frequent mania when first diagnosed early, with mixed initial…
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Mania May Limit Autonomy but Doesn’t Erase It, Philosopher Argues
Research paper says mania alters, but doesn’t erase, decision-making —Mania can bring a rush of urgency that changes how people decide and act. But it may not wipe out their…
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Manic Episode: Woman Faces Charges for Embezzlement
Forensic psychiatrist details longstanding symptoms — A former probation officer accused of embezzling more than $160,000 from her department’s union blamed a manic episode for the impulsive thefts during a…
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Study: Psychedelics May Ease Bipolar Depression Without Sparking Mania
Findings lay groundwork for rigorous, clinic-controlled psilocybin safety trials —Using magic mushrooms and other hallucinogens may lighten the depressive side of bipolar disorder without sending patients into dangerous manic swings,…
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