Fairfax County wellness calendar, March 1-8
Parkinson’s exercise class Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly. 703-378-7221. $10; care partners, $5. Registration required. Mood disorders support group Sponsored by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., First Christian Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. 703-354-5104. Free. Read full article >>Living brain cells used in research
Scientists are growing living brain cells from skin samples which could help research into treatments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.Forest Labs announces positive results in Phase II trials of cariprazine
Hungarian drug maker Richter and its partner Forest Laboratories announced positive top-line results in two Phase III clinical trials of cariprazine, or RGH-188, for the treatment of acute exacerbation ...Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Gedeon Richter Plc. Announce Results from Two Positive Phase III Trials with the …
Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Gedeon Richter Plc. today announced positive top-line results in 2 Phase III clinical trials of cariprazine for the treatment ofBrian Copeland turns battle with depression into new stage show
'The Waiting Period,' which highlights comedian's own story with a humorous touch, plays at the Marsh in San Francisco through March 24.About this section
The Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, Pinyon Ridge Chapter, meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. If you are living with depressio...Column: My painful struggles with bipolar disorder
Nicole Bogdas: Mood swings between mania and depression are common for the 3% of Americans with the illness.Mass General expert Marlene Freeman cites promising alternative, complementary depression treatments
A researcher with Massachusetts General Hospital’s renowned psychiatric department says some complementary or alternative treatments can provide a boost for those experiencing depression or other mood disorders, but cautions that more research into them is needed.Repeat Trips to Rehab
Relapse is a very common element of recovery from dependency. A number of substances have a higher likelihood of relapse than others do. The success of the rehab program has more to do with the actual individual’s real need to achieve sobriety and change his existence than it does the actual contents of the program. Even the best programs or centers have cases of relapse.