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Bipolar Disorder Overview
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Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, affects millions of Americans. Learn about mania, mood swings and how bipolar is treated.
Schizophrenia Disorder Quiz
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Schizophrenia affects roughly 24 million people in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Do you know who’s most likely at risk for schizophrenia or how to treat this disorder? Find out by taking this quiz.
10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit
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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.
Is there a link between intelligence and mental illness?
Is there any truth to the stereotype of the mad scientist? Turns out there is a link between high IQs and mental illness. Researchers are still not sure why.
How can an electrode suit treat nerve disorders?
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Electrode suits may be changing how we treat nerve disorders. Find out how electrodes in clothes are helping those with nerve disorders.
Autism Causes
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Autism is caused by abnormalities that exist in the brain structures or functions. Learn more autism causes at Discovery Health.
Depression Overview
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Understanding how depression works can help improve daily life and health problems. Learn about how depression works, from causes to treatments.
How Psychotechnology Works
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Psychotechnology refers to the tools and technology that might be used to figure out the secrets of the human brain. Learn more about psychotechnology.
Why are antidepressants the most prescribed drug in the U.S.?
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Antidepressant medications are now the most prescribed drugs. Find out why doctors are prescribing more antidepressant medications.
Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium
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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.