Bipolar Disorder

Follow the links below to find information on various forms of bipolar mood disorders and relevant support services.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Participate in our research
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   We welcome your participation in our research. We have a number of studies currently being undertaken where volunteers are needed.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Black Dog Institute
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Black Dog Institute is an educational, research and clinical facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   For health professionals: homepage
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Homepage of the health professionals section of the Black Dog Institute.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Getting help: overview
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Many people find it hard to seek help for a mood disorder. In this section we aim to lead you through the logical steps involved in seeking help, and to provide you with information and explanations of the different steps along the way.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Bipolar affective disorder (manic depression)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) is a psychological illness that involves severe mood swings. These mood swings take the form of depression or mania and may last for several months at a time. During the time of depression patients often have great sadness, guilt, no appetite, poor sleep and can not enjoy themselves. Mania is the opposite of this with patients experiencing erratic and excited behaviour.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Personal Stories about Bipolar Disorder
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to personal stories about living with bipolar disorder.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Parenting with a mental illness
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Interview with a parent who suffers from bipolar disorder; investigates the challenges and statistics to do with parenting with a mental illness.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Bipolar disorder
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Bipolar disorder is a treatable mental health problem, which causes episodes of extreme changes in mood, thought, energy and behaviour.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Research: overview
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Overview of the Black Dog Institute's research activities.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Bipolar Self-Test Mood Swings Questionnaire - MSQ
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Here we provide a self-test for Bipolar Disorder.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Bipolar disorder explained
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Information on the features of bipolar disorder I and II.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Getting help: when to seek help
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Information on when to seek help for depression or bipolar disorder and where to go for help.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   When to suspect bipolar disorder
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Clinical clues and tips for diagnosis, screening tools, co-morbidity, finding hidden Bipolar Disorder.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Bipolar disorder
Publisher:   RealTime Health Pty. Ltd.
Description:   Online videos and DVD's of the personal stories and patient experiences of people with bipolar disorder.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Bipolar I & bipolar II
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   The classification of the different types of bipolar disorder has been an issue of debate for some time. Why making the distinction is important comes down to the implications for treatment.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Getting help: consulting a professional
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   In this section we look at mental health professionals who can provide help for depression and bipolar disorder, what they each do, how to locate a professional, and what you should expect from professional help.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Bipolar disorder: Q & As
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   These are the most common questions we get asked about Bipolar Disorder.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Bipolar disorder explained: causes
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   While we don't yet know exactly what causes bipolar disorder, we do know that it appears to have primarily biological underpinnings.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Bipolar disorder explained: bipolar depression
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Bipolar depression is the name given to the depression experienced in those who have Bipolar Disorder.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Bipolar disorder explained: mania and hypomania defined
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Information on the principle features of mania and hypomania, psychotic symptoms, delusions and hallucinations.
Date:   Jan 2009

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