Bipolar Support
When I was in the middle of a deep depression six years ago, going to my local bipolar support group meetings was the best thing I did for myself. With advice, support and encouragement from group members, I found help in the mental health community and gradually got myself together. I still go to meetings regularly in order to maintain my own balance and help others.
Yet whenever I recommend going to bipolar support group meetings, I invariably hear from someone who lives in an area where...
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From Our Experts
The Art of Facilitating a Bipolar Support Group
It’s an axiom in art and human endeavor that an artist not betray his or her exertions. The work just flows – no excruciating faces on... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Support Groups: Are They for Me?
In a comment to a recent post, Managing Your Bipolar - Only You Can Do It - Kristin pointed out that “I found the DBSA - The Depression... Read more »
How to Provide Support to Someone with Bipolar
I get a steady stream of enquiries from friends and relatives enquiring what they can do to offer support to someone with bipolar. It's... Read more »
10 Ways to Support a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder touches the lives of friends and family. There may be times when you feel confused, incapable of helping, or even scared.... Read more »
Resolving Conflicts in Support Groups
This week I got a call from a college student, let’s call her “Jane,” who wanted to observe our bipolar support group meeting in... Read more »
From Our Sources
Meet Sue Bergeson, DBSA President
Sue Bergeson became President of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), formerly the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive... Read more »
Bipolar Support Groups: What Are They All About?
Historically, theres been very little research into the significance and effectiveness of support groups in bipolar disorder treatment plans,... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder: Top Ten Ways to Support Your Mate
So your spouse or loved one has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and you are wondering how to handle it. Like many, you may run to the library... Read more »
Tips for Raising a Child with Bipolar Disorder
My wife and I have 5 kids in various stages of growth, including a son who’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When it comes to parenting, the... Read more »
Supporting a child with bipolar disorder
Many parents of children with bipolar disorder feel helpless to do anything to help their child deal with the condition. But experts say there are... Read more »
Top 10 Ways to Support Your Partner With Bipolar Disorder
Boost Your Partner's Confidence If you can make your partner or loved one feel good about him or herself, treatment and both of your lives will be so much easier. Taken an Active Role in Biopolar Treatment Help and remind your partner to...
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