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Recognizing the Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Children

Recognizing the Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Children

When bipolar disorder affects kids and teens, it can devastate the family and result in lifelong challenges for the child, particularly if the cond...
PTSD Is not Exclusively a Combat-Related Disorder

PTSD Is not Exclusively a Combat-Related Disorder

Since the days when PTSD was known as shell shock, people have associated this condition with military combat.  Post-traumatic stress disorder — c...
Treating Bipolar Disorder Poses an Ongoing Challenge

Treating Bipolar Disorder Poses an Ongoing Challenge

For those who struggle with bipolar disorder — as well as for their friends and family — the ongoing quest for effective treatment can be frustrati...
The Role of Impulsivity in Suicide Risk

The Role of Impulsivity in Suicide Risk

Among those most likely to attempt suicide, scientific research has identified impulsivity as a strongly correlated factor.  Impulsive behavior ...
Navigating Your Career and Battling Depression

Navigating Your Career and Battling Depression

Depression can derail your career. In fact, for many who struggle with mental disorders, even holding a basic job can be a challenge.  But depress...
Making Mental Health a Priority

Making Mental Health a Priority

To achieve true health and happiness, we must all make mental health as much of a priority as physical health.  The World Health Organization (WHO...
Mental Disorders and “Adrenaline Junkies”

Mental Disorders and “Adrenaline Junkies”

Does mental disorder come with the territory for adrenaline junkies?  The psychology of extreme risk-taking has prompted new research, as the medic...
Explaining Your Bipolar Disorder to Your Family and Friends

Explaining Your Bipolar Disorder to Your Family and Friends

Once known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is the term used to describe a collection of symptoms unique to this type of mental health issue. ...
Overcoming a Suicide Attempt Requires Forgiving Yourself

Overcoming a Suicide Attempt Requires Forgiving Yourself

If you have attempted suicide, the subsequent guilt and shame can be overwhelming. Moving on and reclaiming a healthy, happy life requires accounti...
Living with Depression: How to Rediscover Your Joy

Living with Depression: How to Rediscover Your Joy

Depression lies to you. If you or a loved one suffers from depression, bipolar disorder or another type of mental disorder, you’ve probably heard ...
Bulletproof On HuffingtonPost

Bulletproof On HuffingtonPost

Justin recently sat down with Kimberly Jesika from the Huffington Post to discuss Bulletproof. From the discussion: I had a pretty rough few mont...
RebelMediaGroup Covers Bulletproof

RebelMediaGroup Covers Bulletproof

Justin recently spoke with Nick Hamilton at Rebel Media Group to discuss Bulletproof. From their discussion:  Justin Peck has a unique and gravit...