The relationship between bipolar disorder and addiction is a topic that’s not often discussed, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not important. At Avalon Malibu, we’ve seen the many effects that this topic can have on patients. In this blog,… Read More ›
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3 Things to Know About Bipolar Disorder
If you’re interested in learning more about bipolar disorder, then you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we’re going to go over three things that you should know about bipolar disorder. Before we begin, it’s important to note… Read More ›
Understanding the Bipolar Spectrum
Bipolar disorder is something that impacts many people and should be taken seriously. One thing that’s often misunderstood about this diagnosis is that it exists on a spectrum. Everyone who experiences bipolar experiences it differently and has their own unique… Read More ›
Facing Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorder
Understanding how various mental health struggles can impact one another is important. Often, multiple diagnoses can intersect and sometimes even lead to the development of one another. When two conditions exist simultaneously, they are known as co-occurring disorders. One set… Read More ›
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Can you recall a moment today, yesterday, or a time from the past where you felt pretty satisfied one minute and then suddenly, before you knew it, you started feeling very agitated? Sometimes it happens in the blink of an… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Bipolar Disorder and ADHD, a Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis, also known as comorbidity (or co-occurring disorder), is experienced by approximately 7.9 million people each year, according to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you have a dual diagnosis, it’s important that you seek… Read More ›
Bipolar isn’t an Adjective, it’s a Diagnosis
“Your baby seems so happy one minute and is crying the next…are they bipolar?” Most people have heard something to the extent of this phrase before. Whether the term was used to describe another person or the weather, our culture… Read More ›
