Family Support • Bipolar Disorder Supporting a Loved One With Bipolar Disorder Supporting a family member or close friend through mental illness can be an act of love, loyalty, and endurance. When someone you care about lives with bipolar disorder, that support can feel both deeply meaningful and unexpectedly demanding. Many people enter this role with goodwill, only to discover...[ read more ]
Mood Disorders • Psychoeducation Bipolar I and Bipolar II: Understanding the Difference Bipolar disorder is a complex mood condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Many people recognise the term, and some are living with the diagnosis themselves, yet fewer are aware that bipolar disorder is not a single, uniform experience. There are two primary forms of bipolar disorder, Bipolar...[ read more ]
Bipolar disorder (previously referred to as “manic depression”) is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. Someone’s mood can shift from extreme highs (mania or hypomania) to extreme lows (depression). The frequency of these shifts varies from one person to another.What Causes Bipolar Disorder?Researchers are still trying to determine exactly what causes bipolar disorder. With that said, studies...[ read more ]