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Upcoming Webinars & Events
Overcoming Obstacles to Treatment Adherence in Bipolar Disorder
April 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Dr. Joseph Goldberg here. Poor treatment adherence occurs in half or more of individuals with bipolar disorder and is a substantial cause or relapse and poor outcome. Reasons for poor treatment...
A Transformative Approach to the Assessment and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Postpartum
May 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Dr. Verinder Sharma here. In this talk, Dr. Sharma will discuss the prevention and management of bipolar disorder in the postpartum period. He will outline challenges in the assessment of females at risk of...
Hypomania is not “a little mania”, nor treated like one
June 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Dr. Jim Phelps here. Consider the difference between having a *really* good day versus losing contact with reality and risking one's job, savings, relationships and safety. These are completely different...
From Our Blog
Choosing Life Over Addiction with Bipolar Disorder
Thinking I may be dead because too many things in life are connecting perfectly, and way too often, was a sure sign that I was in the throes of a manic episode. Sleeping 2-4 hours a night was all I needed…
Working Through the Challenges of Relocating With Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder can make relocating a unique challenge to overcome. Moving is a stressful time for almost everyone due to its unpredictability. A perceived loss of control is anxiety-inducing for anyone…
What I Wish More People Knew About Bipolar Disorder
Since accepting the severity of my mood disorder, I’ve admittedly developed a sense of wanting to explain my condition to friends, family, and anyone within earshot…
Balancing Work, School, and Bipolar Disorder
When I look back over the course of my mental health condition, I can see patterns that while clear to me now, where elusive to me at the time. One of them is that consistent, part-time work…
How Creating Music Has Helped Me Navigate The Complexities of Bipolar Disorder
Throughout the history of this planet, music has been something used by both individuals and societies at large to convey a variety of ideas and emotions. These include…
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