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Dr. Michael Allen, MD is a psychiatrist in Aurora, CO specializing in psychiatry. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1979 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Michael Allen, MD is affiliated with University of Colorado Health (UCHealth), Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion (AIP), CU Medicine and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.
1890 N Revere Court Suite 5240
Aurora, CO 80045
12605 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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Bipolar Disorder
Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.
During manic episodes, individuals may:
In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:
Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.
Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Dr. Michael Allen, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1979. He completed residency at Hartford Hospital. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (1979)
Residency: Hartford Hospital (1983)
Licensed In: Colorado
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Allen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$3,777
ADASUVE $3,748 |
$29 |
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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$3,636
LATUDA $3,615 |
$21 |
Alkermes, Inc. |
$1,054
$1,054 |
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SANOFI PASTEUR INC. |
$53
QUADRACEL $37 |
PENTACEL $15 |
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$29
FANAPT $29 |
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Other |
$22
BYSTOLIC $11 |
REXULTI $11 |
Travel and Lodging | $3,407 |
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Honoraria | $2,400 |
Consulting Fee | $2,048 |
Food and Beverage | $714 |
Dr. Michael Allen, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $1,065.
Dr. Michael Allen is an Aurora, CO physician who specializes in psychiatry. In his practice, Dr. Allen focuses on depression, psychiatry, and bipolar disorder. He is professionally affiliated with CU Medicine and Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion (AIP). Dr. Allen studied medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Hartford Hospital. Unfortunately, according to Doctor.com, Dr. Allen is not currently accepting new patients.