| Organisations |
| Mood
Swing |
moodswing.org
is the home of the Bipolar
Disorder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) file.
The FAQ is a set of questions (and answers) that
deal with topics like this:
 |
What
is Bipolar Disorder? |
|
What
treatment options are available? |
|
I've
just been diagnosed. What do I do now? |
|
A
friend or family member has just been diagnosed.
What can I do to help? |
|
How
do I find more information about Bipolar Disorder?
|
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How
can I locate a support
group in my area? |
|
Pendulum
Resources
Pendulum
Links |
Resource
for people with bipolar disorder (manic depression).
Includes articles on bipolar disorder and general
mental health, information on medications, a bookstore
with order forms, mailing lists and a discussion
group, online support services, a search engine,
and Links to related Web resources. |
| .http://www.gn.apc.org/da |
|
| http://www.walkers.org/ |
Walkers
Web is an information and support site for mood
disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder
(manic depression) |
| Some
Links to the best sites recommended by Encyclopaedia
Britannica |
| Bipolar
Disorder |
National
Mental Health Association
Brief
discussion of the causes, symptoms, and treatment
of the disorder, which is also called manic depression.
|
| Depression
Is a Treatable Illness |
Agency
for Health Care Policy and Research
Information
about major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder,
or manic-depressive disorder, for people who think
they may be depressed. Includes advice on whom
to contact for help, a discussion of the causes
and symptoms of major depression and bipolar disorder,
and details about treatments. Encourages individuals
to take an active role in their diagnosis and
treatment by keeping careful records of their
symptoms.
|
| Bipolar
(Manic-Depressive) Disorder |
Ivan
Goldberg, M.D.
Index
of resources on bipolar disorder for professional
and lay users. Includes Links to FAQs; screening
instruments; information on medications; guidelines
for treatment, with instructions; reading lists;
conference reports and announcements; and information
on related disorders.
|
| Bipolar
Disorder |
Rated
and annotated index of bipolar disorder resources,
including organisations, books, articles, newsgroups,
mailing lists, FAQs, and treatment services. |
| Bipolar
Disorder |
National
Institute of Mental Health
Pamphlet discussing the prevalence, signs and symptoms,
and treatment recommendations for bipolar disorder,
or manic-depressive disorder. Lists sources of additional
information |
