In the Spotlight: Dr. Frederick Goodwin

Dr. Goodwin is the world’s leading authority on bipolar disorder; his contributions to the field have greatly enhanced our understanding of our illness and its treatment. Dr Goodwin is former head of the NIMH and is a professor of psychiatry at George Washington University and host of NPR’s “The Infinite Mind.”

A Conversation With Dr. Frederick Goodwin

Expert John McManamy Leads the Interview

Dr. Goodwin Interview, Cont'd

What's the State of Your Well-Being?
Dr. Goodwin discusses complications associated bipolar disorder and how to assess how you're feeling.
Is it Possible to be Just a Little Bit Bipolar?
Learn what Dr. Goodwin has to say about the condition of cyclothymia.
Bipolar Disorder and Personal Character
Learn how personal character and recovery are related.
The Connection Between Sleep and Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Goodwin explains how bipolar disorder is actually a sleep disorder. Learn why.
Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Goodwin describes how recurrent depression and bipolar are part of the same phenomenon.

Leading Bipolar Expert, Dr. Goodwin, Speaks About Tracking Your Moods

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Last Segment of the Interview

The Best and Worst Times for Bipolar Disorder
Fortunately, advances is brain science are excelling at a rapid pace, but we're still living in an era of dysfunctional health care.
Understanding Genes and the Future of Pharma
Dr. Goodwin talks about the major investment into genomics made by drug companies and the possible directions this investment might take in the future.
Mania and Depression
Dr. Goodwin gives scientific insight into why you may be depressed more often than manic.
Getting the Most Out of Your Psychiatrist
Dr. Goodwin talks about how to manage your doctors and when to move on to a new one.