Supporting Someone’s Mental Health Talking about your mental health with loved ones can be daunting but also incredibly liberating. MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, and It’s All In Your Head podcast host, Jackie Colbeth, share what it was like to talk to their parents about their respective diagnoses of Depression and BiPolar II Depression. Further Material […]
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Living with Bipolar II Jackie Colbeth talks about her experience of living with bipolar II. Jackie first received treatment for Depression as an adolescent at the same time she began struggling with drug and alcohol abuse. She was eventually diagnosed with BiPolar II Depression in 2004 after a decade of being misdiagnosed, addicted and yanked
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What is Bipolar Disorder? This video explains what is bipolar disorder, and show you its symptoms, causes, and treatments. The word bipolar means ‘two extremes.’ For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated?
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Manage Bipolar Disorder How to manage bipolar disorder. Even though medication is the mainstay of managing bipolar disorder, there are ways you can manage bipolar disorder naturally without medication (or independent of your medication). The first step is to identify what triggers you to get off your normal cycle. People with Bipolar Disorder are sensitive
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BPD Misconceptions BPD misconceptions are extremely common and Borderline Personality Disorder is often mistake for another disorder. Borderline Personality Disorder comes with many myths and misconceptions. Here to discuss the myths about borderline personality disorder you need to know is personality disorders expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula. She answers: Why are there so many misconceptions surrounding
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Yvette chats with her mum in where they talk about life growing up with Yvette’s Bipolar Disorder, coping mechanisms, giving support and getting through it together.
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DBSAlliance – Recognizing the early signs of a mood disorder – Young Adult Council DBSA’s Young Adult Council members are back to discuss their early experiences with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, and explain how they found the right treatment. Symptoms of a mood disorder can be hard to recognize and understand, especially when they
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Dr. Martha Sajatovic and DBSA Peer Kimberly Allen discuss shared decision-making and its impact on treatment plans and treatment options for peers living with depression or bipolar disorder. Learn about the importance of medication adherence, how to educate yourself about treatment options like Long-Acting Injectables, and hear Kimberly’s experience with working with clinicians and mental
Today we’re continuing our focus on bipolar disorder by exploring some tools and strategies that people can use to help manage their symptoms, or help loved ones do the same. As with all of the episodes in this series, please remember that bipolar disorder is best diagnosed by a licensed professional. Key Topics: 00:43: Is
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