Monday, May 17, 2004

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder-also called manic depression-is a brain condition marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy, and behavior. Most of the two million plus adult Americans affected by Bipolar Disorder (BD) experience extreme mood swings that alternate between "highs" (mania) and "lows" (depression). Visit the following Web sites to learn more about this treatable illness.


Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

" From a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting people who are affected by depression or bipolar disorder
" Describes various types of the disorder with symptoms and treatments
" Offers advice for assisting a person in finding help for their BD

http://www.dbsalliance.org/info/bipolar.html


National Institute of Mental Health

" Describes common behaviors that are symptomatic of a manic episode and a depressive episode in BD
" Presents first-hand accounts from people with BD
" Discusses causes, treatments, clinical studies, and more

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


National Mental Health Association

" Discusses BD signs and symptoms, treatments, and information resources
" Reports on the results from a Harris poll that was conducted to assess the public's awareness, attitudes, and perceptions of BD

http://www.nmha.org/bipolar/public/signs.cfm


Mood Disorder Questionnaire

" From the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
" Complete an online Mood Disorder Questionnaire as a first step in discovering whether you might have BD

http://www.dbsalliance.org/questionnaire/screening_intro.asp


You've Just Been Diagnosed …What Now?

" Offers answers to common questions from newly diagnosed BD patients
" Discusses psychotherapy, medications, recognizing symptoms, and communicating with health care providers

http://www.dbsalliance.org/PDF/JustDiagnosed.pdf


Dealing Effectively with Bipolar Disorder

" Discusses key recovery concepts
" Offers advice to patients on managing medications, monitoring symptoms, undergoing psychotherapy, and more
" Presents a "wellness toolbox" of healthy practices for managing the disease

http://www.dbsalliance.org/PDF/Dealing_Effectively2.pdf


Clinical Trials

" Lists federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers relative to BD
" Describes the purposes of the trials, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D001714&recruiting=true
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