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Mental Health: Bipolar

Bipolar

Bipolar Disorder is more than mood swings and includes diagnoses such as Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic Disorder. Each involves differing symptoms and timeframes.   Tri-C Student Counseling Center

Overview

Link to Bipolar Disorder Overview, National Institute of Mental Health
Link to Data & Statistics, National Institute on Mental Health
Link to Myths and Facts of Bipolar Disorder, National Alliance on Mental Illness
Link to How Much Do You Know About Bipolar Disorder?
Link to video What is Bipolar Disorder? Psych Hub (YouTube)
Link to ¿Qué es el Trastorno Bipolar? Psych Hub (YouTube)

Diagnoses

Links to Bipolar and Related Disorders, DSM-5-TR
Links to Bipolar or Related Disorders, ICD-11

Take a Screening

Link to Bipolar Test, Mental Health America
Link to Bipolar Screening, ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County

Helping Yourself & Others

Link to Types of Therapy for Bipolar Disorder, National Alliance on Mental Illness
Link to Child & Adolescent Bipolar Resource Center
LInk to Understanding Bipolar Disorder, Caregiver: Get the Facts
Link to How Can A Family Support Their Child or Loved One Living with Bipolar Disorder? International Bipolar Foundation
Link to Frequently Asked Questions, Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Link to Bipolar Disorder In Children And Teens
Link to How Can I Help My Loved One During a Manic Episode? National Alliance on Mental Illness
Link to Medications for Bipolar Disorder, WebMD
Link to Therapy Dogs Research Guide

Having Conversations

Link to 7 Things Nobody With Bipolar Disorder Wants to Hear, Everyday Health

Personal Stories

Link to Coming out about my bipolar disorder has led to a new deep sense of community, NPR
Link to Video: Living With Bipolar Disorder (Phil), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Link to Video You're Not Alone, Liz Miele and AJ Mendez Brooks, YouTube
Link to Video Mariah Carey, ABC News (YouTube)
Link to Video Selena Gomez Opens Up About Battle with Bipolar Disorder, Nightline (YouTube)
Link to Video Olympic Athlete, Author, Bipolar Sufferer and Former Inmate - Meet Amy Gamble, Utalk Radio (YouTube)
Link to video Former NBA player bounces back (Delonte West), Good Morning America (YouTube)
Link to Video Living with Bipolar I: My First Manic Episode, NAMI (YouTube)
Link to Videos Stories of Hope and Recovery, International Bipolar Foundation
Link to Bipolar Disorder: A Story of Hope, The Hub
Link to Personal Stories, NAMI
Link to Stories, This is My Brave

Resources & Support

Link to Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Chapters and Support Groups
Link to NAMI Family Support Group | National Alliance on Mental Illness
Link to NAMI Connection
Link to Bipolar Disorder Resource Center | WebMD
Link to Bipolar Online Support Group for Perinatal (Pregnancy and Postpartum) Moms & Birthing People | International Bipolar Foundation
Link to International Society for Bipolar Disorders
Link to Insight Timer Guided Meditations
Link to 988 chat
Link to 988 Call
Link to 988 Text
Link to Crisis Text Line
Link to Helplines | Tri-C Website
Link to Tri-C Help Is Here
Link to Tri-C Help Is Here App
Link to Relaxation Tips, Tri-C Help Is Here
Link to Substance Use & Addiction, Tri-C Help Is Here

Learn More

Link to International Bipolar Foundation Website
Link to Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Website
Link to video What is Bipolar Disorder? Psych Hub (YouTube)
Link to video Bipolar 1 vs Bipolar 2 Disorder, Psych2Go (YouTube)
Link to Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens, National Institute of Mental Health
Link to Bipolar Disorder, National Institute of Mental Health
Link to Inside Bipolar Podcast, PsychCentral
Link to I'm Living Proof Podcast, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Link to To Write Love on Her Arms Podcast

Books & More

Link to library catalog record for book The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide
Link to Amazon record for Mom, Mania, and Me
Link to Amazon record for book The Bipolar Disorder Workbook
Link to library catalog record for book The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder
Link to library catalog record for book Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Link to library catalog record for book When Your Partner Has Bipolar Disorder
Link to library catalog record for book You Are Not Alone
Link to Amazon record for book Navigating Bipolar Country
Link to library catalog record for book An Unquiet Mind
Link to library catalog record for Wishful Drinking
Link to librlary catalog record for book I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying
Link to library catalog record for book Eat a Peach
Link to library catalog record for book Sound Mind
Link to Bipolar Disorders journal
Link to Psychology Today
Link to Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science
Link to Journal of Clinical Psychology

Get Help Now

988 - Suicide Crisis Line
Link to Crisis Text Line