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What is Bipolar Disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder Learn what bipolar disorder is, its causes, symptoms, and, treatment options. To learn more visit nami.org/bipolar
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Video-Resource-Library/What-is-Bipolar-Disorder 11/23/2022 2:05:29 PM
How to Help Someone With Bipolar Disorder
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/In-The-News/2021/How-to-Help-Someone-With-Bipolar-Disorder 5/5/2021 9:24:28 AM
How to Help Someone With Bipolar Disorder
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/In-The-News/2021/How-to-Help-Someone-With-Bipolar-Disorder-en 5/17/2021 10:19:56 AM
What is Bipolar Disorder? with Joy Keys
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/In-The-News/2021/What-is-Bipolar-Disorder-with-Joy-Keys 6/23/2021 12:41:03 PM
When Healthcare Fails: Diabetes and Bipolar Disorder
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/In-The-News/2019/When-Healthcare-Fails-Diabetes-and-Bipolar-Disorder 6/26/2019 2:57:53 PM
Tell Me About Bipolar Disorder
Tell Me About Bipolar Disorder For more information about bipolar disorder and how you can find help and support visit www.nami.org/bipolar
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Video-Resource-Library/Tell-Me-About-Bipolar-Disorder 5/12/2021 3:55:48 PM
10 Questions on Parenting a Grown Child With Bipolar Disorder
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/In-The-News/2020/10-Questions-on-Parenting-a-Grown-Child-With-Bipolar-Disorder 7/24/2020 1:04:52 PM
What is bipolar disorder? Expert explains misunderstood condition, symptoms
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/In-The-News/2020/What-is-bipolar-disorder-Expert-explains-misunderstood-condition-symptoms 8/6/2020 1:33:12 PM
Bipolar Disorder Is Like Having Two Serious Illnesses at Once
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/In-The-News/2015/Bipolar-Disorder-Is-Like-Having-Two-Serious-Illne 9/9/2015 2:42:04 PM
The Expert is In: Bipolar Disorder | Part One
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...
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Video-Resource-Library/The-Expert-is-In-Bipolar-Disorder-Part-One 9/16/2021 9:15:50 AM
The Expert is In: Bipolar Disorder | Part Two
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...
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Video-Resource-Library/The-Expert-is-In-Bipolar-Disorder-Part-Two 9/16/2021 9:17:29 AM
Andrea Landry: What I wish people knew about bipolar disorder
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.
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Video-Resource-Library/Andrea-Landry-What-I-wish-people-knew-about-bipolar-disorder 5/12/2021 3:50:40 PM
Register for SMI Adviser’s webinar on Bipolar Disorder
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  
https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2019/Register-for-SMI-Adviser-s-webinar-on-Bipolar-Disorder 10/30/2019 4:46:26 PM
Discovering Bipolar at 25
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...
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Video-Resource-Library/Discovering-Bipolar-at-25 11/23/2022 11:07:05 AM
Bipolar Disorder
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.
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder 8/10/2014 10:25:31 AM
Living with Bipolar I: My First Manic Episode
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...
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Video-Resource-Library/Living-with-Bipolar-I-My-First-Manic-Episode 11/23/2022 11:08:08 AM
My son has bipolar disorder and is mostly depressed. He did not tolerate Lamictal (lamotrigine) or S
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?
https://www.nami.org/FAQ/Mental-Health-Medication-FAQ/My-son-has-bipolar-disorder-and-is-mostly-depresse 10/16/2015 9:58:16 AM
Surveys Reveal Gap in Understanding of Bipolar Disorder
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
https://www.nami.org/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2005/Surveys-Reveal-Gap-in-Understanding-of-Bipolar-Dis 9/29/2014 11:37:43 AM
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
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...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/August-2022/Understanding-Bipolar-Disorder 8/12/2022 8:56:37 AM
Myths and Facts of Bipolar Disorder
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 ...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/May-2021/Myths-and-Facts-of-Bipolar-Disorder 5/5/2021 7:18:55 AM
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