Bipolar Depression (BP,
BP1, BP2)
& Manic Depression
Basket
Weaving for Beginners Practical suggestions for avoiding
manic episodes, or at least reducing their severity, based upon her personal
experience of bipolar disorder over the past 20 years.
Behavior
Management: Guidance and Discipline
Biological
Clocks & Bipolar Depression That is, in bipolar disorder,
people's biological clocks go wrong and make physical changes that shouldn't
be happening.
Bipolar
Affective Disorder This article about Bipolar Disorder
is being featured at eMedicine and is extremely well-written and informative.
It covers the history, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of BPI and II,
cyclothymiacs and mixed-states. This is a must read!
Bipolar
Affective Disorder in Children and Adolescents Bipolar
Affective Disorder (Manic Depressive disorder) in Children and Adolescents
by James Chandler, MD, FRCPC
Bipolar
Aware This a site dedicated to Bipolar Disorder. He is
23 and has experienced Bipolar Disorder and realize the fact that not many
people know what it is. Bipolar Disorder is more commonly known as a manic-depressive
illness or manic depression. In this site there is factual information
about the illness. It will help you to recognize it's symptoms, how it
can be treated and learn true facts about it. There is also a popular Community
Message Board for you to post messages on and chat to others.
Bipolar
Child (The Book) After almost three years in print and
more than 100,000 copies sold, The Bipolar Child has made an indelible
mark on the field of psychiatry and has become the resource that families
rely on. Now the first book about early-onset bipolar disorder is completely
revised and expanded.
Bipolar
Connection An exciting place to make new friends or meet
up with some old friends who have Bipolar Disorder. Please always feel
free to post a message, upload your photo's and recommend any web sites
that can be linked to Bipolar Disorder. Invite all your friends to come
and join us in this adventure. Together we can obtain knowledge. Together
we can strive for the best.
Bipolar-I
and Bipolar-II
Bipolar
Disorder from the Mayo Clinic With signs & symptoms,
causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, screening & diagnosis,
complications, treatments, self-care, and coping skills.
Bipolar
Disorder Today She not only is a mental health consumer
but also a professional. She has a tremendous passion for not only helping
others find their way through this madness, but experience a great deal
of empathy as well.
Bipolar
Education has been created with the guidance of
an independent bipolar education panel, supported by an educational grant
from Eli Lilly and Company Limited. It aims to provide comprehensive information
and interactivity for people with bipolar disorder, their friends, families
and careers, as well as healthcare professionals interested or involved
in treating people with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Genetics
Collaboration On this site, you will find useful information
about Bipolar Disorder for people with the disorder as well as their friends
and families. In addition, we include information about our collaborative
genetics research study being carried on at major research universities
across the U.S. that enlists the help of families from all across the United
States and Canada. There are also some links to other sites on the web
that you may find interesting.
Bipolar
in Balance Bulletin board and chat room created by the
Mental Health Self-Help Network.
Bipolar Kids Homepage
Bipolar Pendulum
Resources (Bipolar Info, Articles, Writings, Medications,
Miscellaneous, Support, Links).
Bipolar
Resource & Awareness Network
Bipolar Significant
Other (BPSO) The information presented on the site is
intended to provide information and support to the families, friends and
loved ones of those who suffer from bipolar disorder (manic-depression).
These resources have helped many of us inform ourselves, cope with behaviors
that sometimes arise from the illness, better understand our own reactions,
and determine how we may best support our loved ones in their efforts to
under- stand and live with this often terrible disease.
Bradon
and the Bipolar Bear Brandon and the Bipolar Bear is
the first fictional story available for young children about bipolar disorder.
By reading this 32 page booklet, children and adults alike will get a rare
glimpse into the private feelings and fears of a bipolar child. Bipolar
children will be able to identify with Brandon's moods as he cycles between
depression and mania. They will be comforted along with Brandon as he learns
that he is not the only one who struggles with this inner turmoil. They
will be educated as he learns what the illness is, how people get it and
why there is hope for him to feel better. This booklet is appropriate for
children between 4 and 11 years of age. However it will also be indispensable
to parents, health care workers, teachers, grandparents and anyone else
who cares about a child with bipolar disorder. It will increase understanding
and awareness of this serious illness.
CANMAT - Canadian
Network for Mood & Anxiety Treatments
Child
& Adolescent Bipolar Disorder Publications
Child and
Adolescent Bipolar Foundation a lifeline of support and
education for families raising children with bipolar disorder. In our community,
you will find plenty of folks who know what its like to "walk in your shoes".
They deeply care about the well-being of your family and together we all
pull together to make the world a better place for our kids.
Complexities
in treatment of Bipolar Disorder lithium was demonstrated
as the first effective treatment for bipolar disorder, initially in treating
acute mania, and later in preventing both manic and depressive episodes.
Looking back at the early papers and books about lithium written no more
than twenty to thirty years ago one might imagine that daily doses of lithium
would virtually eradicate the symptoms of bipolar disorder with no more
than minor, generally tolerable side effects, and that little else was
needed for the vast majority of bipolar patients.
Correlation
Between Bipolar Disorder & Reactive Attachment Disorder
Court
TV News: Michigan v. Schmitz
Definitions
of rapid-cycling Bipolar Disorder
Diagnosis
of Bipolar Disorder in children
Eclipse
- Depression & Manic Depression Support Group
ElectroBoy: Fighting
Mental Illness This is his story. It's all true...
Explosive
Child by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. A wonderful site bases
on the book "The Explosive Child". Is the internationally
acclaimed book by Dr. Ross Greene that provides a more contemporary
conceptualization of inflexible, easily frustrated, explosive children,
and describes a new, practical, comprehensive approach for
helping these children at home and school. The book – which has been featured
on The Oprah Show, Dateline NBC, and Good Morning America
– has been
published in seven languages and is now available in
a revised paperback edition.
Families for Depression
Awareness Raise awareness of depression and reduce associated
stigma. Help families recognize the symptoms and faces of depression. Promote
sharing among families with a hopeful, positive message that depression
is treatable. Motivate families to seek and manage treatment. Reach out
to communities, including health facilities, employers, the police, schools,
and religious organizations to raises awareness of depression and provide
training.
Family
history indicators of undiagnosed Bipolar
FAQ about
Bipolar Disorder
For Significant Others
Web site created by the people who originated a longstanding email list
for significant others of people with bipolar disorder. Help for spouses,
partners and loved ones.
Fyreniyce
- Australia's Bipolar Site. Featuring the Five Stages of Bipolar Grief,
or "When Dragons Wear Black," this is a classic web site with a wealth
of insight on life and living with bipolar disorder.
Genomic
Study On Bipolar Disorder
Hallucinations
and Bipolar Disorder
Harbor of
Refuge: Bipolar Disorder/Manic-Depression Support A site
with a chat room for people with bipolar disorder who are complying with
psychiatric treatment including medications. Read the guidelines before
deciding if this site is for you.
Have a Heart's
Depression Home These articles will help you better
understand your depression and thoughts of suicide. Depression knows no
bounds of gender, age, geography, race or religion; nor does Have a Heart's
Home. All who are depressed are welcome here, to rest, to heal. It has
taken me 17 years to put these words in print. My hope is that here at
Have-a-Heart's Home you find relief from your depressive response, bipolar
disorder and suicidal thoughts.
Help for
Those Who Can't Relate This site documents Jeremy Jacobs
institutionalization for psychosis, during a manic phase of bipolar disorder.
It's not a memoir, nor a science site. It's a genuine story. It's a must
for those seeking to understand the heart and soul of bipolar
Helping
yourself during a manic episode
Holiday
Coping Tips
How
can IDEA help Bipolar Kids
How to Beat
Depression & Bipolar
Is
there a Childhood Form of Bipolar Disorder?
Juliet's Bipolar
Page (Bipolar Brain) Take the journey and learn! Bipolar
Disorder simply put is a brain disorder. This page is dedicated to
Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression), an illness I suffer from.
Here you will find informative information about this disease as well as
a personal account of my experiences. Also included are creative expressions
from myself and others suffering from the illness.
Joy
Ikelman's Bipolar Disorder Page. A very personal introduction
to the disorder, this classic site is highly recommended.
Lamictal
for treatment-resistant Bipolar Disorders
Lithium
and suicide risk in Bipolar Disorder
Manic
Moments: A Bipolar's World
Mercurial
Mind - Living with Bipolar Disorder
Medscape
article: Diagnosing Bipolar Illness: As Easy As I, II, III
Mixed Nuts
a depression chat forum featuring a message board and information on depression,
depressive disorders, bipolar disorder manic depression, medications, side
effects and treatments for depression. We created Mixed Nuts as a haven
for people who suffer from depression and need to be with others who understand
the problems associated with depression. Depression can be devastating
effecting your life, your job and the lives of others around you.
Mood
Disorder Questionnaire This questionnaire was developed
to help you recognize the signs of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is
a complicated illness and no single questionnaire or test can be used to
accurately diagnose this illness. Accurate diagnosis is obtained only through
a thorough evaluation with a physician. This questionnaire is a good first
step in discovering if you might have this illness but it is not meant
to take the place of an evaluation by a physician or a mental health professional.
Mood
Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Mood
Tree can be used at home, in an office, waiting
room, therapy room, classroom, or seminar. It can be used to gather information
from the consumer, give feedback, teach principles of mood disorders, explain
the purpose of certain types of medicines, show progress after a period
of taking medicine in terms of specific individual symptoms, and results
can be photocopied to be kept as records by the client or the mental health
professional.
National.Depressive
& Manic Depressive Association Nationwide,
DMDA chapters offer more than 800 peer-run support groups where you will
find comfort and direction in a confidential and supportive setting, and
where you can make a difference in the lives of others. The selection of
services offered differs by chapter, depending upon the needs of its members.
Most groups are volunteer run and provide self-help through facilitated
meetings. They are not group therapy, however many groups have a professional
advisor – a psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse or social worker from the
community.
Neurontin
for treatment-resistant BP Disorders
OBAD(Organization
for Bipolar Affective Disorders Society) The Organization
for Bipolar Affective Disorders (OBAD) provides information for individuals
who are affected directly or indirectly by a mood disorder such as Bipolar
Affective Disorder, Uni-polar Disorder (Major Depression) or Schizo-affective
Disorder.
Omega-3
as a treatment for Bipolar Disorder
One
Gene Underlies Bipolar Illness Now, researchers at Johns
Hopkins studying the inheritance patterns of these conditions have concluded
that they probably are not separate diseases at all, but different forms
of a shared and complex biological condition.
Out of Darkness
Out of Darkness reveals the steps Arthur Buchanan took to completely conquer
the most severe forms of mental illness. As you read about Arthur's transformation
you will become exhilarated, refreshed and encouraged, because you will
realize that your situation probably is nowhere near as challenging as
Art’s. Read the amazing story of how he overcame 15 years of mental illness,
and a lifetime of alcohol and drug abuse. Art literally lived in doctors
offices and emergency rooms, and was admitted to mental wards over 22 different
times. You will discover that most, if not all, forms of mental illness
can be conquered by exercising faith, hope.
People with Bipolar
Disorder
Preventing
suicide in people with Bipolar Disorder
Relationship
between Bipolar Disorder & ADD
South African
Bipolar HomePage provides details of support available
in south Africa, articles written by south African
bipolars, links to bipolar sites world wide and links to medical information
sites.
Stanley Foundation
Bipolar Network Stanley Bipolar Treatment Network is
a multi-center research effort in bipolar illness (or manic-depressive
illness) by some of the most respected mental health researchers in the
United States and Europe. The mission of SBTN is to advance scientific
understanding of the causes of bipolar illness and to establish strategies
for the best long-term treatment of this illness. Clinical research is
conducted at various levels of investigation, from academic centers to
individual clinicians and their patients. Individuals with bipolar illness
provide information on their experience with the disorder and participate
in randomized trials of medications under the direction of experienced
clinicians. All information collected is kept confidential.
STEP-BP (Systematic
Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder) is
the largest treatment study ever conducted for bipolar disorder, also known
as manic-depressive illness. It is a long-term outpatient project that
aims to find out which treatments, or combinations of treatments, are most
effective for treating episodes of depression and mania and for preventing
recurrent episodes. The five-year project will enroll approximately 5,000
volunteers with bipolar disorder into the care of specially trained clinicians.
Select a link below to learn more about the STEP-BD program.
Survey
Parents: This is a questionnaire that may significantly assist a doctor
in diagnosing bipolar. Fill it out and give a copy to your child's doctor.
Swinginmanic's
Bipolar Home Page
The
bipolar brain
The Society for
Manic DepressionThe Society for Manic Depression is only
for Bipolar I, II, and Cyclothymiacs Individuals, their families, friends,
and employers. We encourage visitation from anyone interested in supporting
bipolar individuals and looking for more information about the disorder.
Topamax
for treatment-resistant Bipolar Disorders NOTE:
Topiramate is only approved for the treatment of people with seizures. There are
no systematic studies that establish the safety or efficacy
of topiramate as a treatment
for people with mood disorders or PTSD. While such studies
are getting under- way, what is currently known about the use of topiramate
for the control of mood disorders and PTSD comes from uncontrolled case
reports.
Walkers in Darkness
A highly recommended, well-established peer support group that started
from an email list for people with depression, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective
disorder. It now has a full web site including management of 5 email lists:
Christian mood, recovery, self-injury, walkers, and walkers-chat. There
are chat rooms, Web-based discussion forums and an area where members can
make and post their own Web pages.
Will
I Go Crazy? Will you ever develop symptoms of
mental illness? First, you need to know that mental
illness is an interaction between your genes and your environment. (Environment
means the people and things around you and everything that happens to you).
We develop psychiatric problems, such as depression or hallucinations,
if the stressors in our environment exceed our level of vulnerability.
Our level of vulnerability is caused by our inherited chemical makeup.
Winds
of Change Bipolar peer support site with chat
room, message board, email. Includes dual-diagnosis material for people
with both bipolar disorder and substance abuse issues.
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