Mental Health Bipolar

Three years before she began writing her New York Times best-selling book I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying, Bassey Ikpi returned to her native Nigeria to try to piece together a life that had fallen apart. Her career had been cut short by a bipolar II diagnosis and hospitalization, and she longed to find her way back to it. Nigeria welcomed her with promise. That fall, she created BasseyWorld presents Naija Poetry Slam, Nigeria's first National Poetry Slam competition, and she started getting hopeful.

Learn hands-on coping strategies for managing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns with this “compassionate” guide from a licensed therapist and YouTube personality (John Green). Get answers to your most common questions about mental health and mental...

After a multiyear study of recent advances in neuroscience and genetics, William J. Walsh, PhD, has resolved many of the core unknowns about bipolar disorder that have puzzled researchers for more than a century. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Walsh presents a bold new theory of bipolar disorder—offering clarity on a condition that has eluded definitive understanding for decades. Affecting more than seventy million people worldwide, bipolar disorder remains a leading cause of suicide, unemployment, and lost human potential.

A funny, frank and uplifting memoir of what it's like to live with bipolar disorder from model and mental health activist, Rosie Viva and how we can all learn to make peace with our minds. Completely Normal and Totally Fine shines light on living with a complex mental health condition that's often misunderstood and underdiagnosed, inspiring us to shed the stigma around mental health and open up about our messy minds too.

No one is better suited to provide people with BD with practical problem-solving help than leading expert David J. Miklowitz. From managing mood swings to dealing with anxiety, getting enough sleep, defusing family conflicts, and troubleshooting medications, this book offers keys to effective self-care.

Mal rastlos und voller Energie, mal antriebslos, traurig und leer. Manie und Depression wechseln sich ab und machen es den Betroffenen schwer, das Leben zu meistern. Dieser Ratgeber informiert Sie und Ihre Angehörigen über diese Erkrankung; erklärt Ihnen, welche Behandlungsmöglichkeiten es gibt; liefert Ihnen hilfreiche Strategien, um mit dieser "Berg- und Talfahrt der Gefühle" besser zurechtzukommen, den Beginn einer neuen Phase zu erkennen und gegenzusteuern. Daniel Illy arbeitet tagtäglich mit Patienten mit Bipolaren Störungen.

A bipolaridade é caracterizada pela alternância entre períodos de depressão com episódios de mania ou hipomania, intercalados por períodos assintomáticos. Diferentemente do que acredita o senso comum, trata-se de um distúrbio psiquiátrico bastante complexo, com graves impactos na rotina do indivíduo que sofre com ele.

Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.

Ti preoccupi per qualcuno intorno a te i cui stati d'animo sono completamente incomprensibili e imprevedibili? Hai tu stesso sentimenti caotici e confusi, che vanno oltre i "giorni buoni e giorni cattivi"? Oppure la diagnosi è già "borderline"? Allora questa guida ti offre un primo punto di contatto sensibile per tutte le domande, le preoccupazioni e i dubbi che ora ti assalgono. Ti informa, in modo facilmente comprensibile, sulle ultime scoperte scientifiche sulla malattia e ti mostra quali opzioni di trattamento efficaci e diverse sono attualmente disponibili in psicologia.

Amelie just wants a home she feels safe in… Six-year-old Amelie lives with her mother, Kelly, who suffers from bipolar disorder. After Kelly attempts to burn down their family house, it becomes clear that her daughter is in grave danger. Amelie is quickly taken into care. When she arrives with...

Growing up with a mom who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is difficult - but it’s still possible to have a functioning adult relationship with her. When Your Mother Has Borderline Personality Disorder provides you with crucial information for understanding the patterns behind her Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as the tools you need to start your own recovery process.

¿Le preocupa alguien de su entorno cuyo estado de ánimo es totalmente incomprensible e imprevisible? ¿Usted mismo tiene sentimientos caóticos y abrumadores que van más allá de los "días buenos y malos" o es posible que el diagnóstico de "borderline" ya esté en marcha? En ese caso, esta guía le ofrece un primer puerto de escala perspicaz para todas las preguntas, preocupaciones y dudas que ahora le asaltan. Afortunadamente, hay algunas noticias positivas al principio: hay excelentes maneras de aprender a vivir bien con la enfermedad, y usted mismo puede hacer muchas cosas útiles aquí también.

After the birth of her baby triggers a manic maelstrom, Dyane Harwood struggles to survive the bewildering highs and crippling lows of her brain's turmoil. Birth of a New Brain vividly depicts her postpartum bipolar disorder, an unusual type of bipolar disorder and postpartum mood and anxiety disorder. During her childhood, Harwood grew up close to her father, a brilliant violinist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic who had bipolar disorder. She learned how bipolar disorder could ravage a family, but she never suspected that she'd become mentally ill - until her baby was born.  

Being diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder can create suffering that goes far beyond the symptoms of the illness itself. A psychiatric diagnosis can take away a person’s confidence and even her sense of humanity. In Unlocked, Emily Grossman, who was hospitalized a dozen times with bipolar disorder, and nearly institutionalized in her teens and twenties, shares her own story, and offers you 25 keys to recovery.

In this unforgettable memoir, first-time author Julie Kraft takes listeners on an intimate journey through her struggles and triumphs with bipolar disorder. No stone is left unturned. In baring her skeletons and soul, Julie offers a rare glimpse into a world that affects millions but is often misrepresented, feared, or hidden. It is Julie's greatest hope that in sharing her story she will open minds, shatter stigma, and offer help to those walking a similar path. 

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that is characterized by extreme mood swings and changes in energy and activity levels. It can cause significant impairment in a person's life and can be difficult to manage without treatment. This book will provide a comprehensive overview of bipolar disorder, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It will also explore the challenges that people with bipolar disorder may face and offer strategies for managing the condition and leading a fulfilling life.