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Autoimmune disease may almost double risk of mental ill health, study suggests

Chronic exposure to inflammation may explain link to conditions including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, researchers say

The Guardian - UK

Heston Blumenthal on his bipolar diagnosis: ‘I touched my wife’s knee – I actually felt it. But she wasn’t there’

INTERVIEW: The grand ringmaster of British cuisine talks to Chris Bennion about finding happiness, and a new closeness with his children, after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder aged 57

The Independent UK

Heston Blumenthal breaks down as son shares emotional toll of his bipolar diagnosis on family

His new BBC documentary Heston: My Life With Bipolar explores how the condition affected both his personal life and mental health

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TV tonight: Rosie Jones’ cracking new comedy about drug dealing

The standup makes a smart dig at a broken system that undervalues disabled people. Plus: Heston Blumenthal’s documentary about bipolar disorder. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Heston Blumenthal says moment he was sectioned was ‘like a nightmare’

The TV chef was sectioned following a manic episode and given a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in November 2023.

Evening Standard

Die, My Love review – Jennifer Lawrence excels in intensely sensual study of a woman in meltdown

Lawrence excels as a woman whose bipolar disorder is exacerbated by husband Robert Pattinson’s infidelity, with super-strength direction from Lynne Ramsay

The Guardian - UK

Cops follow trail of blood from a murder victim to his suspected killer’s nursing home room

Carol Carroll reportedly has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, according to the victim’s sons

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Why are suicide rates so high in bipolar disorder, and what can we do about it?

Heston Blumenthal, the celebrity chef known for his experimental cuisine, recently shared his experience of being sectioned under the UK’s Mental Health Act, saying it was “the best thing” that could have happened to him. His openness about living with bipolar disorder highlights the little-discussed fact that people with this…

The Conversation

What is bipolar and how is it diagnosed?

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood.

The Independent UK

Monkeys, clowns and bottles hidden in Jackson Pollock’s paintings, study says

New paper suggests abstract expressionist may have been unaware of the images because of his bipolar disorder

The Guardian - UK

Massive study of 3 million people reveals genetic 'hotspots' linked to bipolar disorder

A new study has greatly expanded the number of gene variants thought to be tied to bipolar disorder.

LiveScience

How to Promote Independence With Loved Ones Who Have Bipolar Disorder

For anyone with a mental health condition, support is absolutely key. That’s certainly the case with bipolar disorder, with those living with the condition experiencing significant mood swings, from depressive lows to incredible highs.

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Bipolar disorder: how lithium as a treatment fell out of favour

As UK diagnoses have doubled, prescriptions of the treatment have halved. While experts feud over its use, many patients feel it is an effective way of managing their condition

The Guardian - UK

How light can shift your mood and mental health

This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at how light affects our physical and mental health in sometimes surprising ways. Read other articles in the series.

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Perimenopause linked with increased risk of bipolar and major depression

Women going through perimenopause – the transition period surrounding the menopause – are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder for the first time according to our research. Our study is the first to investigate the link between perimenopause and the onset of severe psychiatric conditions.

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“We Are Here For You”: Selena Gomez Reveals Why She No Longer Sleeps In Her Bedroom

"Being anxious is so debilitating sometimes. I didn't want to leave my bed for years and part of it was I wasn't doing the work." The post “We Are Here For You”: Selena Gomez Reveals Why She No Longer Sleeps In Her Bedroom first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Balancing pregnancy and bipolar disorder

Some mood stabilizers may be unsafe for fetuses, but going off them abruptly puts a parent’s mental health at risk

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Real Talk: Tyne James Organ On Being Diagnosed With Bipolar And Managing His Mental Health

We spoke with Aussie singer-songwriter Tyne James Organ on his experience with bipolar disorder and managing his mental health.

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Bipolar disorder: we’ve pinpointed the brain areas which drive mood bias

Moods and emotions play an important role in our day-to-day life. They even influence how we experience things – for instance, whether we start the day feeling hopeful and energised or grumpy and lethargic. This can affect whether we interpret events in a positive or negative light.

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Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome – new research

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years – with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens.

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Omega-6's may cut bipolar risk

Researchers at the University of South Australia discovered a link between one omega-6 fatty acid and the disorder

The Independent UK

Testimony ends in a trial over New Hampshire's accountability for youth center abuse

Testimony has ended in a landmark trial over New Hampshire's accountability for abuse at its youth detention center

Medical Daily

An Omega-6 Fatty Acid Linked To Reduced Risk Of Bipolar Disorder: Study

The new study also indicates the possibility of using dietary intervention to prevent or slow down the progression of psychiatric disorders.

LiveScience

AI pinpoints where psychosis originates in the brain

Scientists have moved a step closer to understanding the basis of the hallucinations and delusions that characterize schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Dynamite News

Researchers find how ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness

The common antipsychotic medication used for severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might have unintended consequences. Read further on Dynamite News:

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