Associations and Organizations Bipolar Disorder Mood Disorders

Associations and Organizations

Bipolar disorder (manic depression) is a brain disorder, a chemical deficiency in the brain. This disorder causes shifts in a person's mood state, energy level and performance ability. Suicide is a dangerous component of the bipolar puzzle. This illness is long-term but treatable. A combination of drugs and psychotherapy is widely prescribed and will return most patients to a productive life.

• - Meetings, book, resources, ask an expert, links, contacts, donations, what's new, newsletter and awards.
  
• - Coping skills, information on the illness, library, store, community center, research lab, adolescent information, creativity and book reviews.
  
• - About mood disorders, advocacy, the illness, donations, support groups, chapter management, information for media, programs and publications, resources and contact.
  
• - Members include physicians, interns, researchers, consumers, caregivers, advocates and pharmaceutical companies.
  
• - A twelve-step program derived from Alcoholics Anonymous with examples of steps, meeting kit, pamphlets and a reading.
  
• - News, overview, clinical trials, research, treatment, organizations, children, seniors and teenagers. [Also in Spanish]
  
• - Coordinating activities with existing chapters in the state.
  
• - Corporation for education of mental health clients, family, friends and professionals.
  
  

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