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Seasonal Affective Disorder - WayAhead
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a mood disorder that occurs in people who display no other mental health symptoms or issues throughout the year.
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Postpartum Psychosis | Peach Tree
Postpartum psychosis Postpartum or puerperal psychosis is a rare perinatal mood disorder about which most new mothers know very little or nothing at all
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Bipolar disorder
Quick facts Bipolar disorder causes people to experience extreme mood changes. These mood changes include periods of depression and periods of...
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Seasonal affective disorder - myDr.com.au
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression striking in the autumn and winter months. Symptoms include difficulty waking up, extreme tiredness and lack of energy.
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Common questions about schizoaffective disorder - The SANE Blog
Your questions about schizoaffective disorder answered.
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Men, pregnancy moods & morning sickness | Raising Children Network
Most women have mood changes and morning sickness in pregnancy. Our Dads Guide explains how men can help their partners cope with this part of pregnancy.
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Common emotional problems in parents with new babies
A number of emotional problems can arise when you’re pregnant or have had a baby. Sometimes these emotional problems are all just called postnatal depression. This is not correct and can be misleading, especially since problems can arise during pregnancy too.
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Separation anxiety in the already lonely – supporting older and vulnerable people who live alone - Black Dog Institute | Better Mental Health
Black Dog Institute operates in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders. Find out more here.
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What Is Bipolar Disorder & The Effects in Young People | headspace
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can affect young people. Learn more about the effects of bipolar disorder and how to get the right support for managing it.
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Bibliotherapy (self-help books) - BluePages
Find out if bibliotherapy is likely to help.
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Omega-3 and mood disorders
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Hormonal contraception and mood disorders - Australian Prescriber
While hormonal contraception is generally safe and effective, it may precipitate depression in some women. This effect may be related to the progestogen contained in the contraceptive.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Ausmed
When you think of winter, you may at first associate it with the flu, colds or respiratory complications such as pneumonia. However, in the cooler months, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may be often overlooked as a simple case of the 'winter blues'.
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Depression
Depression is a mood state that is characterised by significantly lowered mood and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that are normally enjoyable. Such depressed mood is a common and normal experience in the population. However, a major depressive episode can be distinguished from this `normal’ depression by its severity, persistence, duration, and the presence of characteristic symptoms (e.g., sleep disturbances).
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Drug treatment for borderline personality disorder | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: The available evidence indicates some beneficial effects with second-generation antipsychotics, mood stabilisers, and dietary supplementation by omega-3 fatty acids
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Bipolar Disorders | Ausmed
In the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), bipolar disorders are defined as a group of brain disorders that cause extreme fluctuations in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder will experience periods of mania and depression.
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GAD | CRUfAD
CONTACT US URGENT CARE About Us Our Research For Patients For Clinicians Select Page Generalised Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder Pages 266-269 from the Management of Mental Disorders, published by World Health Organization, Sydney
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What is Depression / Major Depressive Disorder? | Ausmed
It’s human nature to feel down in the dumps, on occasion. Depression, however, is a diagnosable medical condition that presents in feelings of intense sadness, negativity and low-mood, lasting for a long period of time.
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Omega-3 fatty acids for bipolar disorder | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Results from one study showed positive effects of omega-3 as an adjunctive treatment for depressive but not manic symptoms in bipolar disorder
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Bipolar Disorder - Orygen, Revolution in Mind
Our Skills & Knowledge Division concentrates on growing the capacity of Australia’s youth mental health workforce with an emphasis on accessible expertise and innovation.
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