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The wit and wisdom of Carrie Fisher
1/27/2010
bp Magazine’s Winter 2010 issue celebrates five years of bp Magazine, including an intimate conversation with actress, writer and Broadway star, Carrie Fisher.


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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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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Clinicaltrials.gov
Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder

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