In the second of our videoblog series, Psychologist, Dr Francesc Colom from the Barcelona Bipolar Disorder Program talks about the importance of identifying early warning signs in avoiding relapse into manic and depressive episodes of bipolar disorder. He particularly focuses … Continued
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Video Blog with Dr Danny Smith: Getting a diagnosis and access to treatment if you have bipolar disorder
The first in our series of Equilibrium Expert Video Blogs. Dr. Danny Smith Psychiatrist and Researcher into bipolar disorder at Cardiff University shares experience and advice about how best to go about seeking help for yourself or for a friend … Continued
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Riding the “Bipolar Express” in Malaysia
Reminding us this disorder presents in the same way in different cultures, here is an article from the Star in Malaysia about a young man with bipolar disorder who initially experienced the typical problems of delay to diagnosis and correct … Continued
International Study of Bipolar Disorder in 11 countries consistently shows only a minority of individuals with bipolar disorder are in contact with services, especially in low income countries
Prevalence and correlates of bipolar spectrum disorder in the world mental health survey initiative. Merikangas KR et al Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2011 Mar;68(3):241-51. This paper by Kathleen Rees Merikangas and others (full abstract is linked to above) is important as … Continued
Bob Jones: bipolar testimony
Name: Bob Jones Location: London, England. Age: 73 Diagnosis: bipolar II disorder. My Story: As a teenager, I always felt a little different from my siblings and most of the boys and girls I knew. I got depressed quite often, … Continued
Michael James Hemsley: bipolar testimony
Name: Michael James Hemsley Location: Wanganui, New Zealand (NZ) Age: 50 years old Diagnosis: Bipolar disorder. I appreciate that some countries have gone to BP1/BP2 but I have no wish to categorise this as such. My Story I joined the New … Continued
Ailsa Abraham: bipolar testimony
Scroll down for full French translation. Faites defiler pour voir ce temoignage bipolaire en français. Name: Ailsa Abraham Country/location: I am originally British but emigrated to France many years ago, and now live near Dijon in France. Age: 51 Diagnosis: … Continued