One of the most dangerous aspects is that multiple untreated manic or hypomanic episodes can be very harmful to the brain. They can sometimes even lead to cognitive impairment and/or decreasing IQ over time. (This can happen because leaving mania untreated is a lot like running a car eighty miles an hour all day, every day. Eventually the motor—the brain—will break down.)

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Generally, there are two peaks of depression across the normal lifespan for human beings. One of these peaks occurs in middle school (teenage years)…

Children and adolescents be affected by depression. It is less commonly diagnosed than with adults, it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms.

I encountered patients who were under tremendous mental distress who were crying out to God, asking Him where He was and why their conditions were not…

Mental health is the state of well-being in which people understand their own potential, are capable of dealing with life’s stresses and challenges,

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