Bipolar Disorder

Publications

1.   A Story of Bipolar Disorder - This booklet shares the story of a man named James who suffers from Bipolar Disorder. It also talks about the four easy steps to understand and get help for bipolar disorders.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/NIMHstorybipolar.cfm

2.   Accommodating Workers with Bipolar Disorder - This publication for employers contains basic information regarding questions that might be considered when determining accommodations for individuals with bipolar disorder. This article discusses the issues that can affect these individuals, offers suggestions for employers and also includes example accommodations and a list of resources for further information.

   http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/Bipolar.html

3.   Bipolar Disorder - This publication contains information on bipolar disorder, the mood swings that accompany it, and where and how to receive treatment. It also lists organizations to contact for further information.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/bipolar.cfm

4.   Mental Health Services Locator - This internet site can help you locate mental health treatment facilities and support services in your state.

   http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/default.asp

5.   Mood Disorders - This fact sheet provides information about two of the most common mood disorders: depression and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness.

   http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/ken98-0049/default.asp

6.   Traditional Therapies - This fact sheet gives a brief description of the variety of approaches mental health professionals use to give people new tools to deal with ingrained, troublesome patterns of behavior and to help them manage symptoms of mental illness.

   http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/ken98-0053/default.asp

7. Bipolar Disorder (Copyright © DBSA) - This fact sheet describes the symptoms of bipolar disorder and links to information about the types of bipolar disorder and their treatments. It also contains links to brochures for the recently diagnosed and a mood tracking calendar.

   http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_bipolar_overview

8. Bipolar Disorder (Copyright © NAMI) - This fact sheet briefly describes bipolar disorder, its symptoms, and treatment. It links to fact sheets for different prescription medications used to treat bipolar disorder.

   http://www.nami.org/helpline/bipolar.htm

9. Managing Pregnancy and Bipolar Disorder (Copyright © NAMI) - This is a summary of findings about taking medications for bipolar disorder during pregnancy.

   http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Research/Managing_Pregnancy_and_Bipolar_Disorder.htm...

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
3. American Psychiatric Association
4. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
5. Mental Health America
6. National Alliance on Mental Illness

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