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Bipolar Disorder: 4 Important Symptoms To Watch Out For

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. People with bipolar disorder can experience periods of depression and mania. Or they may alternate between the two. Some suffer from episodes of psychosis during which they lose contact with reality. Such as thinking the FBI is following them or the neighbors are …

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Suicide Prevention Hotline

New Suicide Prevention Hotline Number, 988, Is Active

If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, please call The National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988. On July 16th the national suicide hotline number changed. The previous number 1-800-273-TALK is still operational but the three-digit number 988 is easier to remember and dial. All phone service providers must connect any callers to …

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5 Great Portrayals of Mental Illness

Hollywood has produced great portrayals of mental illness. There should be more movies that shine a light on mental illness. Unfortunately many think of Norman Bates from Psycho smiling into the camera. Others see Hannibal Lecter sitting in his glass cell teasing Clarice Starling. Poor portrayals of mental illness are common in Hollywood. There are …

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