What is Bipolar Disorder Learn what bipolar disorder is, its causes, symptoms, and, treatment options. To learn more visit nami.org/bipolar
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The Expert is In: Bipolar Disorder | Part One Expertise on mental health conditions can come from all angles and experiences. You don’t need to have a PhD for your experiences to give you expertise around a condition. Many of us have lived experiences or have been caretaker...
The Expert is In: Bipolar Disorder | Part Two Expertise on mental health conditions can come from all angles and experiences. You don’t need to have a PhD for your experiences to give you expertise around a condition. Many of us have lived experiences or have been caretaker...
Andrea Landry: What I wish people knew about bipolar disorder Racing thoughts are part of what I experience. For me, hearing first-person stories at NAMI helped in my recovery journey and inspired me to give back to my community by sharing my story.
Register today for SMIAdviser’s free webinar: "Modeling Mood and Emotional Patterns from Speech in Bipolar Disorder" on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST
Discovering Bipolar at 25 Khadijah Abdul Azeez shares her story of living with bipolar disorder. Hear about her journey to mental health and how those experiences inspired her to join NAMI, pursue a career in mental health, and continue to share her story with courage, vuln...
Bipolar disorder causes dramatic shifts in a person's mood, energy and ability to think clearly. Individuals with this disorder experience extreme high and low moods, known as mania and depression. Some people can be symptom-free for many years between episodes.
Living with Bipolar I: My First Manic Episode Manic episodes caused by bipolar disorder can be confusing and challenging to manage. Hear from NAMI Member Claudette Pombo about her experience with her first known manic episode while trying to attend her circus-themed wedding...
My son has bipolar disorder and is mostly depressed. He did not tolerate Lamictal (lamotrigine) or Seroquel (quetiapine). What are some other options for treatment?
Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment options, public understanding about bipolar disorder remains low, according to two surveys released by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today – Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day
An estimated 7 million adults in the U.S. live with bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly. Its effects can be disabling; an estimated 83% of people with bipolar disorder had serio...
While the media is doing a better job today of depicting bipolar disorder, such as in shows like “Euphoria,” “Homeland” and “Modern Love,” there are still many misconceptions when it comes to understanding this mood disorder. All of us experience ups and downs throughout ...