A recent study by the National Institute of Mental Health says that about 2. 4 percent of the world’s population has bipolar disorder. This new study shows that the disorder is undertreated in poor countries. In fact, only 25.2 percent of people with bipolar disorder are being treated.

If you are a therapy patient, you need to know: You have the right to see your clinical records, at any point in time. There are no ifs, ands, or buts.

Many people simply don’t have social skills. As mores and manners vary and society changes in other ways, those who are slow to pick up on what constitutes acceptable social behaviors face many challenges such as loneliness, as well as fail to achieve their goals.

Sure, there are drawbacks to seeing therapists in a clinic setting but there are also benefits.