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Bipolar Disorder

Mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, are a leading cause of disability. According to the National Institute of Mental Health about 4% of the adult population in the United States will experience bipolar disorder in their lives. July is Disability Pride Month. Disability pride doesn’t mean that disabilities are fun. Disability Pride fights the stereotype that people with disabilities are worth less than fully abled people, that they have less to contribute, and that they should be ashamed of their disability. As someone with a mental illness, I believe it is incredibly important to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and part of that is to talk about them as serious medical conditions that can result in reduced quality of life, disability, and even death. Check out these resources on bipolar disorder to learn more. #IndyPLAdults #breakthestigma

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  • If you are having thoughts of suicide please call 988 or contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). Check out this link for more services, including help via chat and text.
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  • This is a heavy book. Heavy on science, heavy on information, and heavy on advice. If you’re looking for a comprehensive book on bipolar disorder, including what to expect when you see a psychiatrist, how to get a diagnosis, medications, available…
    Book, 2019New York : The Guilford Press, [2019]
  • This is a great all-around look at bipolar disorder. It's packed full of useful information.
    Book, 2023Hoboken, NJ : For Dummies, 2023.
  • Owning Bipolar

    How Patients and Families Can Take Control of Bipolar Disorder

    Pipich, Michael G.,
    This compassionate book is filled with great information about bipolar disorder. It’s great for patients and their loved ones.
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Citadel Press, an imprint of Kensington Publishing Corp., [2018]
  • Bipolar Disorder

    a Guide for You & Your Loved Ones

    Mondimore, Francis Mark, 1953-
    This is a fantastic in-depth look at bipolar disorder, great for patients and their families. It’s packed full of information on the causes of the illness, the different types of bipolar disorder, therapy, medications, and more.
    Book, 2020Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2020.
  • Bipolar Disorder

    Dealing With Mania and Depression

    Rothman-Kerr, Rachael,
    A short and straight forward look at bipolar disorder, with good descriptions of the different forms of bipolar disorder, causes, and treatments.
    Book, 2019New York : Lucent, [2019]
  • The Wellness Workbook for Bipolar Disorder

    Your Guide to Getting Healthy & Improving Your Mood

    Sylvia, Louisa Grandin,
    This is a nice workbook for creating and sustaining a healthy diet, exercise plan, and sleep schedule, which are all very important for those with bipolar disorder.
    Unknown, 2015Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2015]
  • Overcoming Mood Swings

    a CBT Self-help Guide for Depression and Hypomania

    Scott, Jan,
    Book, 2022London : Robinson, 2022.
  • Written by two women who have bipolar disorder. Read through their tips, based both on medical evidence and on their lived experience. There are tips on medication, sleep hygiene, choosing a doctor, therapy, and so much more. I really enjoyed and…
    Book, 2014Franklin, Tenn. : Post Hill Press, 2014.
  • Under My Helmet

    a Football Player's Lifelong Battle With Bipolar Disorder

    O'Neil, Keith,
    Keith O'Neil is a former Indianapolis Colts player who has bipolar disorder, which went undiagnosed for years. In this candid and emotional memoir O'Neil gives us a personal look at the realities of living with bipolar disorder.
    Book, 2017New York : Skyhorse Publishing, [2017]
  • Bipolar, Not So Much

    Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression

    Aiken, Chris, 1974-
    Some professionals think mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder are part of a spectrum. This book explains the spectrum, where you might fall on the spectrum, and treatment for mood disorders.
    Book, 2017New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2017]
  • The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook

    Managing Recurring Depression, Hypomania & Anxiety

    Roberts, Stephanie McMurrich,
    Before I was diagnosed with bipolar type II, I had no idea there was more than one type of bipolar disorder. This great workbook explains bipolar II disorder, how to accept your diagnosis, managing depression and hypomania, and the role anxiety can…
    Unknown, 2013Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, [2013]
  • The Tao of Bipolar

    Using Meditation & Mindfulness to Find Balance & Peace

    Simpkins, C. Alexander
    Meditation and mindfulness can help people with mood disorders to balance their mood swings. This book is a great add-on to other treatments.
    Book, 2013Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2013]
  • Lithium

    a Doctor, a Drug, and a Breakthrough

    Brown, Walter A. (Walter Armin), 1941-
    Lithium is a simple mineral, but it is also a miracle drug for people with bipolar disorder. It has saved many lives and allowed many people to live normal lives. This is the story of the discovery of lithium's positive effects on a debilitating…
    Book, 2019New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, [2019]
  • The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder

    Using DBT to Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life

    Van Dijk, Sheri
    DBT is a method of talk therapy that helps regulate emotions. This is a great workbook for learning DBT tools to help navigate and lessen the intense emotional ups and downs of bipolar disorder.
    Unknown, 2009Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, [2009]