Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging. At Avalon Malibu, some of our clients have a bipolar diagnosis and we have years of experience providing treatment for this diagnosis. In this blog, we’re going to go over some of the… Read More ›
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Did My Bipolar Disorder Cause My Addiction?
If you’re currently in addiction treatment, then you may be starting to unpack the root cause of your habits. This can be very helpful, but it can also lead to more questions. For some, another mental health diagnosis can lead… Read More ›
Bipolar and Addiction: Uncovering the Link
Mental illness and addiction have a close association, especially bipolar disorder. Those who have bipolar disorder cycle between manic and depressive episodes. Substance use is particularly risky for those diagnosed with bipolar disorder since drug use can trigger a manic or… Read More ›
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use disorders and mental health disorders seemingly go hand in hand. You may be dealing with a dual-diagnosis, and some mental disorders exacerbate a substance abuse disorder. It’s critical that any mental health issues are addressed by healthcare professionals… Read More ›
Bipolar Disorder
Unfortunately, education on mental illness is greatly lacking in today’s society. As a result, the issue doesn’t receive enough support. Scenes of people acting out or breaking the law due to mental illness often perpetuate stigmas. People who don’t know… Read More ›
The Positives to Mental Illness
Many people experience a mental illness each year and, while a diagnosis may seem frightening or saddening, there are many ways to hold a light to mental illness to see what good it does for us. Conversations surrounding mental illness… Read More ›
Could Virtual Reality Assist Mindfulness in Those with BPD?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects nearly 4 million people in the United States alone, according to Very Well Mind. Characterized by unstable moods, self-perception, and behaviors, BPD may cause individuals to dissociate – disconnect from thoughts or sense of identity… Read More ›
3 Movies and Shows That Misrepresent Bipolar Disorder In Many Ways
There’s no doubt that television shows, movies, music and more have an influence on societal views. For those who don’t know or aren’t aware of people around them who have mental illnesses, these media sources may seem like primary examples… Read More ›
Are Manic Episodes of Bipolar Disorder Dangerous?
Bipolar disorder (BPD) is a manic-depressive illness, and involves unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out daily tasks, as defined by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). There are several diverse types of… Read More ›
What is Mariah Carey’s History with Bipolar Disorder?
According to USA Today, singer Mariah Carey recently disclosed to the public that she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a disorder which causes shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out daily functions. The disorder… Read More ›
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