BIPOLAR DISORDER AWARENESS

from the National Institute of Mental Health

Who is affected by bipolar disorder?
·         Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population age 18 and older every year. (National Institute of Mental Health)
·         The median age of onset for bipolar disorder is 25 years (National Institute of Mental Health), although the illness can start in early childhood or as late as the 40’s and 50’s.
·         An equal number of men and women develop bipolar illness and it is found in all ages, races, ethnic groups and social classes.
·         Women and people with bipolar II disorder are significantly more likely to experience periods of rapid cycling than men with the same condition. (Damone, A. L., Joham, A. E., Loxton, D., Earnest, A., Teede, H. J., & Moran, L. J. (2018).

bphope article 'Managing Bipolar Disorder in Times of Stress'

One of the most common triggers for bipolar mood episodes is stress. To re-stabilize, experts recommend examining your sleep, routine, and emergency preparedness.
By Melvin G. McInnis, MD, FRCPsych

Video Link

8 Best Quotes about Bipolar Disorder from Kay Redfield Jamison

By Tanya Hvilivitzky
Last Updated: 1 Jul 2021

8 Best Quotes from Kay Redfield Jamison about Bipolar Disorder | bpHope.com

Bipolar Symptoms

13 Bipolar Disorder Symptoms You Need to Know, According to Psychologists

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13 Bipolar Disorder Symptoms, According to Psychologists | Health.com

ORGANIZATIONS & WEBSITES

· www.nimh.nih.gov National Institute for Mental Health, NIH, Department of H&HS

· www.nami.org National Alliance for Mental Health

· www.dbsalliance.org Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

· www.ibpf.org International Bipolar Foundation

· www.apa.org American Psychology Association – publishes the DSM5 – Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (The Bible used by practitioners for diagnoses.)

· www.bphope.com bipolar website publishes daily articles as well as bp magazine.

· www.themighty.com another bipolar website that publishes daily articles as well.

· www.betterhelp.com online therapy group that has licensed psychologists. Chat online, text, e-mail, phone contact.