Does Geomagnetism Influence Depression / Suicide?
Thursday April 24, 2008
After studying data from 1948 to 1997, Russian scientist Oleg Shumilov theorizes that when the earth's magnetic field is more active, suicides are more common. There are so many variables ... Read More
Ozzy Osbourne's Bipolar Disorder - Truth or Rumor?
Friday April 18, 2008
Controversial heavy metal megastar Ozzy Osbourne is often listed as a celebrity with bipolar disorder. Certainly a life filled with drug and alcohol abuse, bizarre behavior and suicide attempts could ... Read More
Do You Worry About Your Child Taking Medications?
Wednesday April 16, 2008
A very stressful reality for parents of children or teens who struggle with mental illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder is weighing the pros and cons of medications. Do ... Read More
Research Is Again Looking at Tamoxifen
Tuesday April 8, 2008
In 2000, I reported on the serendipitous discovery of Tamoxifen as a treatment for mania which had arisen out of breast cancer research. (See Tamoxifen - Serendipity for Bipolar Disorder?). ... Read More
Patrick Gale, author of Notes From an Exhibition
Friday April 4, 2008
Patrick Gale is the author of Notes From an Exhibition, a fictional novel whose central character, Rachel, is a famous artist who has bipolar disorder. In a review on Guardian, ... Read More