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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection, offering opportunities to create cherished memories with loved ones. However, for individuals with bipolar disorder, this festive period can also bring challenges, as the heightened energy and emotional...

Actigraphy and polysomnography (PSG) are two prominent methods for measuring sleep patterns, particularly in patients with bipolar disorder. Each method has its strengths and limitations, making them suitable for different contexts in sleep research and clinical...

The transition from Daylight Saving Time (DST) to standard time, commonly referred to as "falling back," can have significant effects on psychological well-being. This article explores how this shift impacts mental health, particularly in relation to Seasonal...

We bring you to the last post from our interview with Carmen. In this  part, we will discuss the biggest risks and pitfalls of bipolar disorder. We will also have a closer look on relationships and how bipolar disorder can affect them.  Carmen, do you talk about...

The second part of the interview with Carmen describes her experience with treatment for bipolar disorder. Particularly her perception of the care of psychiatrists, psychologists, and hospitalisation. Carmen, could you tell us more about your experience with treatment...

In previous articles, we have discussed how bipolar disorder manifests, what it entails, what the options for medication and non-medication treatment are, and who to contact. In the next few posts, we will dive into personal experiences with this illness. The two...

One of the biggest and most feared risks of bipolar disorder is the risk of suicide, which occurs at about 0.4% per year in women and men, more than 20 times higher compared to the general population. In Europe, more lives are lost due to suicide every year than die...

In this last article in our series on various mental health professions, we will focus on clinical psychologists. In imaginary rankings, this is one of the most specialized and expert roles in the field. However, more in the article below: What does a clinical...

When dealing with psychological problems, you can choose to have therapy with a psychotherapist. In this case, it is very important to choose the right psychotherapist. In this article, we have therefore prepared basic questions to ask yourself before approaching a...

In the second part of our series, we look at the work of a counselling psychologist. For clients suffering from mental health problems, the counselling psychologist is often the first point of contact. Therefore, it is very important to understand the role, goals, and...