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Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 8, 20245 min read
To Be or Not to Be? Understanding False Positives in Bipolar Diagnosis
Key Point: The context and timing of symptoms is critical for a timely and accurate bipolar diagnosis. CLINICIAN’S CORNER “Knowledge...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 18, 20243 min read
How Common Is Recovery in Bipolar Disorder?
Key Point: Almost a quarter of persons with bipolar disorder have a very good outcome. Bipolar I and bipolar II disorder occur in about...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 4, 20243 min read
Revisiting Modafinil/Armodafinil for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Keypoint: An expert shares some lessons learned from prior research on the treatment and suggestions for a way forward at the 2024 ASCP...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 21, 20242 min read
Suicide and Other Deaths From Unnatural Causes in Bipolar Disorder
Keypoint: Are individuals with bipolar disorder more likely to die from unnatural causes than the general population? CONFERENCE REPORTER...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
May 16, 20244 min read
First Trial Results of Magnetic Seizure Therapy vs ECT for Bipolar Mania
Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) offers similar efficacy as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating bipolar mania in adults, with...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Fanapt Approval Expanded to Include Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder
Keypoint: Patients treated with iloperidone had significantly larger improvements vs placebo based on the change from baseline in the...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 13, 20244 min read
The Impact of BMI on Clinical Features of Bipolar Disorder
“Weight” a minute! Researchers investigated the impact of body mass index on the clinical features of bipolar disorder in the STEP-BD...
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chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Pandemic-Era Telehealth Led to Fewer Therapy Disruptions
Disruptions TOPLINE: US adults with psychiatric illness experienced fewer disruptions in receiving psychotherapy following the transition...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Looking for a Psychiatrist that takes your Insurance?
It can be challenging, frustrating trying to find a psychiatrist that takes your insurance as more psychiatrist are opting out of...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 28, 20238 min read
15 Celebrities Open Up About Their Mental Health Battles
There's no escaping mental health challenges—everyone has them. So, if you struggle with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse you've...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 28, 20236 min read
300 Famous Individuals with Mental Health issues, illnesses, and disorders
Whatever the cause of it is, mental illness can happen to anyone. Whether you're rich or poor, tall or short, black or white, famous or...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 22, 202319 min read
Mental Health Matters Podcast: Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide
Mental Health Matters Episode Summary In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Use of Mental Health Services Soared During Pandemic
By the end of August 2022, overall use of mental health services was almost 40% higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, while spending...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 27, 20232 min read
Childhood or Adolescent Anxiety May Increase Risk for Bipolar Disorder in Adulthood
Patients who suffered childhood or adolescent anxiety and those who were born to parents with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk...
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Sabrina Stanley, MPH, MCHES, CPH
Aug 21, 20234 min read
Cannabis and Bipolar
Scientific America's article outlines the risks and benefits of cannabis usage for those with Bipolar conditions Many people with bipolar...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 21, 20238 min read
Winning the Battle: Reflections of a Psychiatrist Living With BPAD
One professional psychiatrist shares his account of living with bipolar affective disorder. Being on the other side of the table, is a...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Nutrition Omega 3 - Fatty Acids - Depression
Data suggests that substitution of Omega-6- Fatty Acids (O6FA) for Omega-3-Fatty Acids (O3FA) is associated with unipolar and bipolar...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20235 min read
What Are Bipolar Disorders?
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar ...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Holistic Mental Health with Medications, Therapy, and Alternatives
As the name implies, it is about living your “one life” to its fullest potential without any psychological or psychiatric limitations. My...
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