Bipolar Disorder

PCOS May Compromise Mental Health

by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 10, 2018 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may put women at a higher risk for mental health conditions, researchers reported. When compared with women without PCOS, those with the hormonal condition had a higher prevalence of several psychiatric-related conditions, including depression (23.1% versus 19.3%), anxiety (11.5% versus 9.3%), […]

Diet and Bipolar Disorder: A Review of Its Relationship and Potential Therapeutic Mechanisms of Action

Lopresti Adrian L. and Jacka Felice N.. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. December 2015, 21(12): 733-739. doi:10.1089/acm.2015.0125. Published in Volume: 21 Issue 12: December 1, 2015 Online Ahead of Print: September 8, 2015 ABSTRACT Objectives: It is well accepted that diet quality has an important role in the prevention and treatment of several […]

Vitamin D and fish oils control brain serotonin

March 5, 2015 – 21:00 Many studies have demonstrated that fish oils and vitamin D help improve cognitive function but what exactly is the mechanism of action? In an article just published in FASEB Journal serotonin is described as the possible missing link explaining why vitamin D and fish oil may have such a significant […]