Bipolar Disorder - Patient Resource Page

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Start here - General Bipolar Disorder Information

WebMD

Mayo Clinic

National Institute of Mental Health

Medline Plus

Healthline

Understanding Treatment Options

Mayo CLinic

HelpGuide

WebMD

National Alliance on Mental Health

Bipolar Disorder Treatment: What to know to manage your symptoms

Natural Remedies for helping with Bipolar Disorder

Treating Bipolar: Medications, therapy, and more

Your Health in Mind

NHS

Programs and Resources

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Program Options

Shareable Resources on Bipolar Disorder

SAMHSA’s National Helpline 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Bipolar Disorder Resources 

Bipolar Disorder Resources: Finding the Help You Need

MoodNetwork 

7 Helpful Online Bipolar Disorder Support Groups

Questions to ask your doctor

What type of bipolar disorder do I have? How severe is it?

What are the major warning signs that I could be developing mania or hypomania?

How can stress and irregular sleep patterns affect my illness?

How do I decide which medications are most helpful for my condition and how do they work?

What side effects are most common with the medicines I am taking and how are the side effects managed if they occur?

What are the risks and benefits of taking antidepressants for bipolar depression?

Will I need blood tests to monitor my medicines and if so, how often? 

What should I do if I forget to take any of my medications for bipolar disorder? 

What are the chances my children or other family members can inherit bipolar disorder? 

How will bipolar disorder affect me over the long term? 

Should I (or a member of my family) alert you if there are any changes in my behavior? 

What kind of changes do you want to be informed about?

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