Patient Stories: Videos from NAMI Conference, July 2006

Expert Patient John McManamy and Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institue of Mental Health, discuss how to find information, treatment, support and clinical trials for bipolar disorder.

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The Three 'Ps' of Treatment
Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, discusses the "Three P's" of treatment: Prediction, Prevention, and Personalization.
What Topics Do You Write About In Your Blogs?
Expert Patient John McManamy shares his favorite blog topics - and what you can look forward to reading soon.
Does Bipolar Disorder Affect Children?
Dr. William Lawson of Howard University explains how bipolar disorder appears in children.

Why Did It Take So Long to Get Diagnosed?
Expert Patient John McManamy recounts the long path to a bipolar disorder diagnosis.
Advice for Someone Recently Diagnosed with Bipolar
Expert Patient John McManamy shares his thoughts.
How to Find Information About Bipolar
Expert Patient John McManamy shares the top resources for finding information about bipolar disorder.
Advances in Research
Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, explains what advances in research have brought about a new understanding of mental illness.
Why Suicide Rates Are Higher Than Homicide Rates
In the United States, the rate of suicides is almost double the rate of homicides. Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, explains why.
Recommendations for People with Mental Illness
Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shares his recommendations for coping with and recovering from mental illness.
Advice for Someone in Recovery
Expert Patient John McManamy shares his best tips for individuals strugging toward mental illness recovery.
Why Do You Blog About Bipolar Disorder?
Expert Patient John McManamy discusses the importance of the blog in sharing information about bipolar disorder.
Is It Hard to Find Support Groups?
Expert Patient John McManamy discusses the importance of support groups in bipolar disorder recovery.
Why Are Clinical Trials So Important?
Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, explains how clinical trials impact the world of bipolar disorder.