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IllustrationSharing information and support is the heart of NAMI's mission. This is the place to access the information that matters most to you, such as targeted news, personal stories and features and other resources. You are also invited to join a conversation in our Discussion Groups, where you may ask questions and find support with others who know where you're coming from. This community below will grow and change over time, based on your feedback and use. If you would like to make recommendation, or suggest a new community, please contact us.

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Tackling stigma from the stage
11/09/2009
bp Magazine's fall cover story takes readers behind the scenes of the Tony Award-winning show, Next to Normal, as they tackle stigma from the stage.


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Discussion Groups

Living with Bipolar Disorder
Find support, share knowledge, ask questions and meet people who've been there.


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Treatment & Recovery Info

Latest NIMH Study on Bipolar Disorder
NAMI responds to the Archives of General Psychiatry that published a study on the effectiveness of psychosocial treatments for bipolar disorder.


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Education and Support Programs

Education and Support Programs


Knowledge Base

Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Recovery (PDF)
Guide to Understanding Bipolar Disorder and Recovery.


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Tool Kits

Impact & Cost of Mental Illness: Bipolar
The ramifications of bipolar disorder include a significant economic toll, as well as family disruption, caregiver stress, and an individual burden encompassing comorbid illnessess, substance abuse, poor functionality, and high suicide risk.

Facts for Policymakers: A Primer on Mood Disorders
A primer on mood disorders designed for policymakers and advocates.

Facts for Policymakers: Conclusions
Conclusions of the primer for policymakers on mood disorders.


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Sharing Knowledge

Managing Pregnancy and Bipolar Disorder
Careful planning for pregnancy can help women with bipolar disorder optimally manage their illness to minimize their symptoms and avoid risks to the fetus.


Book Reviews

The Bipolar Child: The definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder


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Related Links
Clinicaltrials.gov
Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program (MAP)

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