Fairfax County wellness calendar, March 1-8

Parkinson’s exercise class Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly. 703-378-7221. $10; care partners, $5. Registration required. Mood disorders support group Sponsored by the Depression and Bipolar Sup…

Living brain cells used in research

Scientists are growing living brain cells from skin samples which could help research into treatments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Forest Labs announces positive results in Phase II trials of cariprazine

Hungarian drug maker Richter and its partner Forest Laboratories announced positive top-line results in two Phase III clinical trials of cariprazine, or RGH-188, for the treatment of acute exacerbation …

Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Gedeon Richter Plc. Announce Results from Two Positive Phase III Trials with the …

Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Gedeon Richter Plc. today announced positive top-line results in 2 Phase III clinical trials of cariprazine for the treatment of

Brian Copeland turns battle with depression into new stage show

'The Waiting Period,' which highlights comedian's own story with a humorous touch, plays at the Marsh in San Francisco through March 24.

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The Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, Pinyon Ridge Chapter, meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. If you are living with depressio…

Column: My painful struggles with bipolar disorder

Nicole Bogdas: Mood swings between mania and depression are common for the 3% of Americans with the illness.

Hypnotherapy in Rehab

Dependency isn’t only a physical difficulty. The majority of addictions may be psychological at the same time and the chance for success with a program of hypnotherapists in rehabilitation is often feasible. One of the first hurdles that must be deal with before hypnosis may be started may be the patients motivation to acquire it. [...]

Mass General expert Marlene Freeman cites promising alternative, complementary depression treatments

A researcher with Massachusetts General Hospital’s renowned psychiatric department says some complementary or alternative treatments can provide a boost for those experiencing depression or other mood disorders, but cautions that more research into t…

Intervention During Family Week

Any time addiction is addressed with a thirty-day inpatient treatment program, the program ordinarily features a family week phase. A part of the week is spent on educating the household members about dependency, its causes, triggers as well as what to expect from the member of the family receiving treatment. Loved ones can also partake [...]

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