People with bipolar disorder experience unusually intense emotional states that occur in distinct periods called “mood episodes.” Each mood episode represents a drastic change from a person’s usual mood and behavior. Continue reading
April 2014
Bipolar disorder cannot be cured, but it can be treated effectively over the long-term. Proper treatment helps many people with bipolar disorder—even those with the most severe forms of the illness—gain better control of their mood swings and related symptoms. Continue reading
Dementia is an illness that leads to the decline of the brain and its abilities in judgement, language, planning, and behaviour. It can affect adults of any age, although it is more likely to occur in those above 65 years old. Continue reading
Dementia affects each person in a different way, depending upon the impact of the disease and the person’s personality before becoming ill. The signs and symptoms linked to dementia can be understood in three stages. Continue reading