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Can Teenagers Be Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is often associated with adults, but can teenagers be diagnosed with the condition? The answer is yes. Bipolar disorder can occur during adolescence, although diagnosing it in teenagers
- by Dana Hinders
Everyone gets stressed. The problem is that it’s not always easy to tell when everyday pressure crosses the line into something more. A racing mind before a big deadline is...
- by Dana Hinders
When someone you care about tells you they are having suicidal thoughts, you do not have to solve the problem yourself. Your role is to listen, take what they are...
- by Dana Hinders
A few drinks at the end of the day became a way to unwind, sleep, or stop thinking about everything that felt wrong. Over time, those drinks became less occasional....
- by Dana Hinders
If you live in rural Eastern Iowa, finding the right mental health treatment can be more complicated than simply making an appointment. Distance, transportation, provider shortages, work schedules, and family...