Author name: Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Approximately 2.3 million Americans are currently diagnosed with bipolar depression, which is one of the most common depressive disorders in the world. On top of that, roughly 1.4% of the population experiences borderline personality disorder, another mental illness that impacts mood. These two particular mental illnesses are often compared to each other and sometimes even […]

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Everyone has times in their lives where they feel down or unhappy. Some people feel that way for a few days or a few weeks. But, feeling down is not the same as having depression. Those who experience depression develop several symptoms that occur on a regular basis and do not go away over time.

Marriage is hard. Period. Even when everything is going well, an exceptional amount of effort needs to be put into marriage in order for it to work. But when something like a mental health condition is present in the marriage, things can become even more complex and challenging to handle. Living with a bipolar spouse,

Mental illness is something that impacts people of all backgrounds, ages, races, and orientations. In fact, mental illness is so prominent in American society that 1 in 5 Americans have one. From depression and anxiety disorders to schizophrenia and ADHD, mental illnesses can be painful to live with. They can also be difficult to decipher