Directory of Bipolar Disorder Resources

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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, also called manic depression, which has two emotional sides. The changes in moods are more than normal ups and downs.

Mania, or a manic episode, is feeling extremely energetic, active, and/or aggressive.

Depression, or a depressive episode, is feeling extremely sad, hopeless, and/or empty.

Mixed episodes have both kinds of feelings; sometimes at the same time, or going up and down during the same day.

Treatment is designed to reduce the symptoms and how often episodes happen. It includes medications, education about the disorder, and psychotherapy.

Resources in This Category

• A Story of Bipolar Disorder

  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder-easy-to-read/index.shtml
  A booklet that provides a personal account, checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help. From the National Institute of Mental Health.

• Bipolar Aware

  http://www.bipolaraware.co.uk/
  Presents an overview of the illness with information on different forms of treatment.

• Bipolar Disorder

  http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/bipolar.html
  An information factsheet including descriptions of symptoms, treatments and the way in which the brain is affected.

• Bipolar Disorder

  http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_bipolar_overview
  An overview of the symptoms and types with information about how to help a friend.

• McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web

  http://www.mcmanweb.com/
  Articles on depression and mania by a former journalist diagnosed with the disorder.

• MDF The BiPolar Organisation: Bipolar Section

  http://www.bipolaruk.org/
  Resources organised in sections with a brief guide to each. Includes information about NHS services and carer's rights in the UK.

• TeensHealth: Bipolar Disorder

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/bipolar.html
  Article explains what it is, four different types, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

• The Bipolar Child: A Day in the Life

  http://www.bpchildresearch.org/pdf/may06-newsletter.pdf
  Newsletter article about the course of a school day including descriptions of experiences by kids, teenagers and their parents.

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