Some Useful Links
Why are we asking you to leave this site?! We're not, really. We hope you will bookmark us and return often, whether you decide to join our MSN Community or not. The Internet, however, has such a wealth of additional support and information to draw upon, and commitment to the dissemination of ideas, knowledge (both theoretical and experiential) and tools is at the heart of Bipolar Friends.

This page will be regularly updated - you are invited to report any broken links, or to submit your own favourites for inclusion.

Of course, Bipolar Friends accepts no liability for the content of any of the sites linked to below ;-)

Bipolar Sites
Bipolar Children Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association The mission of NDMDA is to educate; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma . . .

Monitor Your Bipolar Mood Use this scale to track your mood patterns. Keep a record or make a chart. Once you learn what your mood patterns are, you may be able to keep episodes from happening.

Bipolar and Creativity Does some fine madness plague great artists? Several studies now show that creativity and mood disorders are linked. By Kay Redfield Jamison.

Miscellaneous
Mental Health News 24 hour webfeed hosted exclusively for Bipolar Friends.
Medication Information Educational aid to many psychiatric medications.

Royal College of Psychiatrists Extensive and comprehensive information across the breadth of mental health issues, from a European perspective.

Behavior Online The gathering place for Mental Health and Applied Behavioral Science Professionals.

Substance Abuse and Mood Disorders Comprehensive treatment options and self-help resources.

PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Diagnosis and Treatment

Seasonal Affective Disorders If you are prone to episodes of depression during the winter months, you may find S.A.D. info helpful.
Comorbidity Relationship between schizophrenia and mood disorders.
Self Help A starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the world and in your community. Plus, advice and ideas for starting your own!