Mood Disorders Resources

mood disorders, bipolar

Help for Mood Disorders

There aren’t many resources for just specifically bipolar disorders but it’s probably related to the symptoms being placed in anxiety/depressive categories. Nevertheless, it’s possible to experience both at the same time, and sometimes one extreme mood more than other extremes. Therefore, treatment and help may be difficult but not impossible, here are some websites and resources for bipolar conditions:

Recommended Websites for Bipolar

  1. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): Based in Chicago, DBSA provides educational resources and support for those diagnosed with depression, bipolar, and anxiety, as well as people who wish to learn more about mood issues. The site offers informational brochures, podcasts, and training materials; the latest in treatment options and research; guidance on offering peer support to loved ones; and a search tool for online and in-person support groups nationwide. It will soon offer a resources section for clinicians.
  2. International Bipolar Foundation (IBF): This nonprofit organization, based in San Diego, is determined to eradicate the stigma surrounding bipolar through public education, to promote and improve support services, and, ultimately, to eliminate the existence of bipolar by way of advancements in research. In addition to educational resources, current research, and international news pertaining to bipolar, the IBF hosts webinars on a variety of bipolar-related topics.
  3. The Balanced Mind Foundation: This not-for-profit organization strives to provide families raising children and teenagers who have been diagnosed with mood issues with the information, guidance, and support they need to thrive. Based in Chicago, this network of concerned citizens offers educational resources, online support groups, chats, forums, blog articles, and videos to help those seeking a sense of community as well as a deeper understanding of bipolar in children and adolescents.
  4. Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC): This not-for-profit, consumer-driven, and voluntary health charity is committed to advocacy and giving a strong, national voice to people with mood issues and their caregivers and loved ones. The site’s numerous resources include basic information on depression and bipolar, discussion forums, up-to-date research, and news feeds. Downloadable posters for MDSC’s “Elephant in the Room” anti-stigma campaign, which seeks to erase stigma surrounding mental illness in the classroom and workplace, also are available.
  5. Bipolar Hope: This digital and print magazine’s website provides information on bipolar, a discussion forum, excerpts from “in this issue” articles, and a blog, all geared toward offering “hope and harmony for people with bipolar.” The bphope blog publishes posts covering a vast array of topics related to bipolar and other mood issues, the bulk of which are insider perspectives on coping with the day-to-day challenges of living with a mental health condition.
  6. Parents Med Guide: Developed by the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the medication guides on this site were created for parents of children and adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity, depression, and bipolar. The downloadable Parents’ Medication Guide for Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents includes basic information on bipolar, available medication options, types of psychosocial therapy, current research, and national resources, along with other educational insights.
  7. Bipolar Caregivers: This informative site is designed specifically for the caregivers of those who are living with bipolar and over the age of 18. It offers basic information as well as a number of resources and suggestions on how to successfully care for and assist people with bipolar. An added perk is the section devoted to the well-being of the caregiver, which includes advice on how to keep healthy, maintain boundaries, and cope with the personal impact of being in the caregiver role.

Additional Resources for Mood Disorders

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