Recognizing the Role of Stress in Bipolar I Disorder Management

• By: Dr. Alberto Augsten, PharmD, MS, BCPP, DABAT Augsten Consulting
• May 11th, 2026
• acute stress, Bipolar I disorder, chronic stress, cortisol, mental health, oxidative stress, sleep disruption, stress management
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Each April, National Stress Awareness Month is a reminder to recognize the myriad ways stress enters each of our daily lives and to consider its impact on our health. In my work supporting people living with a serious mental illness (SMI) like bipolar I disorder (BD-I), I have observed how...

The Cost of Silence: How Ignoring Mental Illness in South Asian Families Leads to Physical Health Issues

• By: Vishwani Sahai-Siddiqui, MD The Cognitive Quill
• April 2nd, 2025
• chronic illness, chronic stress, cultural stigma, culture, health, integrated care, mental health, mental health treatment, south asian communities, stigma
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Mental health remains a stigmatized issue in many South Asian families, where cultural expectations and generational beliefs discourage conversations about psychological well-being. Instead of seeking help, individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders are often...