Dr. Rishi Kakar is Segal Institute’s Principal Investigator and Associate Medical Director, he’s also the Principal Investigator at Atlantic Shores Hospital and the West Broward Outpatient Clinic, and maintains an active private practice with Compass Health Systems. He conducts clinical trials for phase I-IV studies in indications including ADHD in children, adolescents and adults, depression, …
You just got diagnosed with bipolar disorder…now what? You might be feeling confused, angry, and maybe even relieved, but just know this- you are not alone. Over 5 million people in the US live with some form of bipolar disorder and it’s possible to control bipolar disorder and lead a happy, healthy, productive life. Here …
Sarah Silverman is known for her uncomfortable, controversial comedy. She shocks people by touching upon untouchable topics. Silverman says, “I like talking about things that are taboo, because it makes them not taboo anymore.” Her struggle with mental illness is one of those taboos that she talks about. By speaking openly and candidly about her …
Do you have paranoia, or hallucinations? If you have schizophrenia, it could be a difficult journey. Watch this video on how schizophrenia affects individuals and relationships. Schizophrenia is not split-personality, it is not a “creative adaptation that an individual makes about an insane world.” Schizophrenia can affect anyone for various reasons. It is a brain …
With its constant swinging moods, shifting energy levels, sleep difficulties and intrusive anxiety, bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming to say the least. Managing your bipolar disorder can feel the same way. However, you can feel better and get better by taking small, feasible steps every day. Here are some effective ways to manage your bipolar …
When one spouse in a marriage has schizophrenia, it is often because they met before the onset of the illness. “Schizophrenia makes it hard for people to form close bonds. People tend to stay single,” says schizophrenia expert Dr. Dost Ongur. The onset of schizophrenia can be jarring for the healthy spouse. Someone you …
Researchers have discovered a similar pattern of grey-matter loss in the brain across a broad range of psychiatric disorders, suggesting that mental illnesses with differing symptoms could arise from the same neurological basis. Their findings challenge the assumption of differentiating mental disorders by symptoms rather than by brain pathology. Dr. Amit Etkin of Stanford University, …
We invite those 18 to 85 years old who are experiencing involuntary movements in their face or other parts of their body- and suffer from schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, or mood disorder- to see if they qualify for the Kinect 3 Study. The purpose of this clinical research study is to evaluate the effectiveness, …
Psychologists have developed the first web-based treatment for bipolar disorder based on the latest research evidence. Since people with bipolar disorder often have trouble getting access to psychological therapy this online intervention could be the solution to round the clock treatment at a reduced cost. “The intervention was most useful for improving non-symptomatic outcomes such …
