By Jason Chavis
According to the American Psychiatric Association, a number of hereditary chromosomes have been identified that impact the likelihood of someone developing bipolar disorder. However, a specific gene that can be said to cause the disorder has yet to be identified. The first genetic research found the gene that is responsible for mania in human DNA. With the knowledge gained from studying this...
By Stephanie Mojica
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) with or without hyperactivity is a problem that affects adults and children alike, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Those with ADD suffer from a significant lack of focus and distractibility. Fortunately, a combination of both medication and therapy usually helps adults and children who suffer from ADD and there are several primary...
By Janan Hanna
The most common treatment for Bipolar Disorder II is medication and talk therapy. Bipolar II is a mental illness characterized by dramatic cyclical mood swings. Patients experience alternating bouts of feeling high (hypo-manic) and feeling severely depressed and sometimes suicidal. Medication helps treat the symptoms and can prevent or temper chronic cycling. Mood stabilizing drugs are the most...
By Sidney
People affected by mania and bipolar disorder have a chemical imbalance in the brain. This imbalance causes intense mood changes called mania and depression. During a manic episode, an individual may be unable to sleep, have extremely fast speech and act more impulsively then normal. A depressive phase occurs when the individual experiences intense lows, loses interest in activities they once...