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Treatment Options

WEBThere are many different options to treat depression and bipolar disorder, but generally, people seek combinations of psychotherapy and psychosocial treatments, peer support, …

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Medications for Mood Disorders

WEBMood Stabilizers. Mood stabilizers are a type of medication primarily used to treat bipolar disorder. The goal of a mood stabilizer is to help to even out high and low moods. A …

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Find an In-Person Support Group

WEBSelect a state to find an in-person support group in your community. This directory is published for confidential use by DBSA constituents. No part of this directory may be …

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DBSA Wellness Wheel

WEBDBSA Wellness Wheel. Living with depression or bipolar disorder can demand a lot of you. Wellness comes from knowing your strengths and finding ways to move forward, one …

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Wellness Tracker

WEBThe DBSA Wellness Tracker was designed with you in mind. Tracking how you are feeling each day can be helpful to understand your overall mood and state of well-being. If you …

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Wellness After Hospitalization

WEBExplain to your supervisor and co-workers that you have been ill and you need to take things slowly. You don’t have to talk about your depression or bipolar disorder. If …

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DBSA Wellness Wheel: Your Physical Wellness

WEBWhile everyone has different needs when it comes to sleep, most adults typically need between 7 to 9 hours each night. Sleep recharges your cognitive abilities and alertness. …

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Bipolar Disorder

WEBBipolar disorder is a treatable mental health condition marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy, and behavior. It is not a character flaw or a sign of personal …

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Suicide Prevention Information

WEBDepression and the depression experience in bipolar disorder may cause symptoms such as. intense sadness, hopelessness, lethargy, loss of appetite, disruption of sleep, …

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Parents and Caregivers

WEBParents and Caregivers. Mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder and depression, affect Americans of all ages. In fact, the CDC reports that 1 in 6 children aged 2–8 years …

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Trauma and Mood Disorders

WEBACEs can be a risk factor for mood disorder diagnosis. There is a strong correlation between ACEs and diagnoses of mental health conditions later in life. According to the …

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I don’t have insurance; how can I get medication

WEBIn all states, there are new subsidies to reduce the cost of health insurance for low- and middle-income people. And all of these new insurance programs are required to cover …

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What are my chances of passing mental illness on to my children, …

WEBFor mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, genes are an important risk factor. But your genes are certainly not your destiny. Here are some numbers to illustrate: On …

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DBSA Wellness Wheel: Your Spiritual Wellness

WEBDBSA Wellness Wheel: Your Spiritual Wellness. Your spiritual wellness is the way you connect with the values, purpose, and meaning you establish for yourself in life. While …

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DBSA Wellness Wheel: Your Intellectual Wellness

WEBIntellectual wellness means finding work and leisure activities that stimulate and challenge your mind, helping you learn new things throughout life. This area of wellness includes …

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DBSA Wellness Wheel: Your Occupational Wellness

WEBFor more information on FMLA, call 1-866-772-1213 or visit the Social Security Administration page. Your employer may also offer employee assistance programs, …

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