Patients With Bipolar Disorders More Likely to Have Higher BMI, Obesity
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adults with bipolar disorders have a higher body mass index (BMI) and a higher prevalence of obesity than the general population, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in the The American Journal of Ps…
Learn MoreMeeting At-Risk Criteria Increases Risk for Transition to Bipolar Disorder
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients meeting bipolar at-risk (BAR) criteria are significantly more likely to transition to bipolar disorder (BD) during the next decade versus patients seeking mental health care not meeting the BAR cr…
Learn MoreDialectical Behavior Therapy Tied to Fewer Suicide Attempts
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is effective for decreasing suicide attempts among adolescents with bipolar spectrum disorder, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry.Tina R. Gol…
Learn MoreEl uso prolongado de antidepresivos podría ayudar a las personas con un trastorno bipolar
JUEVES, 10 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los antidepresivos modernos podrían ser efectivos para el tratamiento a largo plazo de algunos pacientes con un trastorno bipolar, sugiere un ensayo reciente. Las directrices actuales desaconsejan el us…
Learn MoreExtended Use of Antidepressants May Help People With Bipolar Disorder
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Modern antidepressants could be effective for long-term treatment of some patients with bipolar disorder, a new trial suggests.Current guidelines discourage use of antidepressants in these patients, over con…
Learn MoreProlonged Antidepressant Treatment No Benefit in Bipolar I Disorder
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with bipolar I disorder who had recently had remission of a depressive episode, adjunctive treatment with escitalopram or bupropion XL that continues for 52 weeks does not show a significant bene…
Learn MoreEl trastorno bipolar multiplica por seis el riesgo de muerte precoz
MIÉRCOLES, 19 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que tienen un trastorno bipolar quizá se enfrenten a un mayor riesgo de morir temprano, según una investigación reciente. Unos investigadores finlandeses afirman que esto se debe a una co…
Learn MoreSixfold Higher Mortality Due to External Causes Seen With Bipolar Disorder
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among individuals with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder (BD), external causes of death contribute more to the mortality gap than somatic causes, according to a study published online July 18 in BMJ Mental Hea…
Learn MoreBipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold
WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People who have bipolar disorder may have a higher risk of dying early, according to new research.Finnish investigators say this is due to a combination of external causes — such as suicide, accidents and …
Learn MorePets Don’t Help Those With Severe Mental Illness Fare Better
MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s commonly thought that having a companion animal — be it a dog, cat or bird — is good for the owner’s mental health.A new study suggests that’s not so, at least for people with severe mental illness and fo…
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