Depressive Disorders

Consider Nutrition when Treating Bipolar Disorder

Giving Nutrition its Due in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Giving Nutrition its Due in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Nutrition can play a crucial role in the treatment of bipolar disorder, especially since more than two-thirds of patients are overweight.

Illnesses such as bipolar disorder often come with weight gain, which can complicate recovery by prompting not only physical problems but also mental fallout. A 2011 research analysis concluded that up to 68% of treatment-seeking bipolar disorder patients are overweight or obese, and 57.8% of those with severe depression are obese. In a recent column in Psychology Today, David Sack, MD, offers advice for managing weight in these patients.

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