How Do You Help Someone With Bipolar Disorder?
If you or someone you know regularly experiences intense highs and extreme lows, it may be bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, but once you know it is bipolar disorder, you can find help. Follow these simple tips to find the road to recovery. Read up on bipolar disorder. When dealing with a mental disorder, not knowing can be the scariest part. Check out the National Institute of Mental Health’s Web site for a thorough description of bipolar disorder, commonly called manic depression. The Mayo Clinic is also a good resource. Find a therapist who specializes in bipolar disorder. You can locate an accredited one on Psychology Today’s Web site or do a Google search for psychologists in your area. The Bipolar Clinic at Harvard also has a helpful guide on finding a bipolar therapist, please see the link below. Find a support group. There are many support groups for people with bipolar disorder and there are also groups for frien
