Tag: International Society for Bipolar Disorders
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World Bipolar Day – March 30 – Happy Birthday, Van Gogh!
World Bipolar Day (WBD) will be celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as probably having bipolar disorder. [I’m not so sure you can accurately diagnose a dead guy. But, hey, I love Van Gogh’s work, so I’ll gladly take him as a member of our…
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Exercise Treatment for Mood Disorders
[vimeo 100803652 w=500 h=312] Exercise Treatment for Mood Disorders: A Neurobiological Rationale Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan shares that evidence has shown time and time again that exercise is health-promoting for the body and the mind. More recently, studies have demonstrated positive effects of exercise in mood disorders (primarily unipolar depression). What remains unclear is the underlying…