I like to think of myself as a premier source of information on bipolar disorder (maybe that’s just my ego), but really, occasionally people need more medical, more comprehensive information on bipolar disorder. In fact, I too need sources of information on bipolar disorder for when I research the myriad of articles I write.
To that end I want to share with you the top five sources of bipolar information I know of.
1. Medscape Reference and Bipolar Affective Disorder
I love Medscape Reference because it’s a medical resource written by doctors for doctors. While I know this might be a bit complicated for some readers, combing through this site can tell you so much of what you need to know about bipolar disorder. You can search for almost any disorder and many treatments including medications. Check out their information about bipolar affective disorder here. (You’ll need to sign-in but membership is free.)
2. Mayo Clinic and Bipolar Disorder
If you’re looking for something a bit easier to understand, I recommend the Mayo Clinic website. It’s comprehensive and divides information into the basics as well as in-depth. This site is also maintained by doctors and experts regularly answer various related questions. Check out the Mayo Clinic’s information on bipolar disorder here.
3. Psychiatric Times
Psychiatric Times is a go-to source for me for article ideas and for medical reference. It’s a source that, again, is written by doctors and has useful article after useful article, all fully referenced. Some of their writing may go over your (and my) head, but much of it is understandable with a bit of effort. It often provides statistics and useful literature reviews. Check out the Psychiatric Times section on bipolar disorder.
4. Psycheducation.org
Psycheducation.org is written by Dr. Jim Phelps a field expert in bipolar disorder. It’s an invaluable resource on bipolar disorder (particularly bipolar type II). Unfortunately, the site is hideous and it can be hard to find what you’re looking for (although there is a search function), but I still highly recommend it and link to it frequently. See Psycheducation.org here.
5. Global Medical Education
If you’re a loyal reader you’ll notice that I’ve linked to and talked about this site several times. Full disclosure, they are a client of mine, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have some great information. This site contains over 700 educational videos created by serious experts in their fields. The videos are short, to the point, and can help you understand everything from treatments, to disorders, to handling side effects. Really, check Global Medical Education out.
(Everything linked on their homepage is free and if you like what you see, you can get a free membership to their site. Just enter the group discount code GMEFacebook when signing up.)
Bonus Resource – HealthyPlace.com
And, if I may plug my own writing, your bonus resource is HealthyPlace.com. I’ve written 90% of their bipolar content and their bipolar section covers absolutely everything you can think of (oh and there’s a welcome video by me). See HealthyPlace’s bipolar articles here.
For more resources that I like, check out my resource list.
I would add my Bipolar_Blogs account at Twitter as a place for frequent updates on the condition and insider views. Internet Mental Health is also a rich resource. Mentalhealth.com
I have been a fan of your blog and your YouTube videos for a while now. I have shared this site and specific blogs with family and friends to help them understand what bipolar disorder. I want to help guide them towards education and understanding of bipolar disorder. I have two family members that struggling with bipolar disorder. One is getting help and working towards goal. The other is completely non-compliant and not really making progress in their life. We can’t make them make changes, but we try to encourage them were we can. One of the sites I wanted to mention is the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
I have also used NIMH for information too. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
Hi Natasha, I just found your info on the sites re: bipolar, that I never knew existed. Thank you so much for posting them. Although I subscribe to yours and other health sites, I am anxious about learning more about my/our illness, and these ‘others’ seem to zero in on so many other areas of it. A lot and lots of Q & A’s.
I have to tell you how Bad I felt when I heard the negative comments you said you’ve endured, b/c they hurt in such a deeper sense, as we are so uber-sensitive to insults. I know I am. To me, It says a lot more about the parents who raised these rude, insensitive people, -not worthy to dignify them with your remarks of pain as a result of them. They want that, and they are bullies–but you know that.
I hope you keep that in mind, when the dirt is flying. You have so many people that respect and love you for the fight you put up, the people you help, the info you give, and surely the uncounted lives you have saved.
Don’t EVER forget that.
You are one in a million!
xoxoxoxoxo’s
who supports all of these sites , if not most of them? The freaking drug companies. I trust them as much as I trust a rabid dog.
My brother suggested I might liie this blog. He was totally right.
This post actually made my day. You can not imagine just how much time I had spent for this information!
Thanks!
I’m surprised you didn’t include PsychCentral.com. I find their articles excellent.
Hi Natasha,
I, too, think of “you” [your site/blog] as a terrific source of info regarding bipolar disorder, but I, personally, feel you provide something perhaps much more valuable than information to those [of us] that come to your forum to read and comment; and that’s a place to commiserate on about our plight in life living with this terrible challenge. I cannot speak for all of the others, but being able to just read of others that experience the same, or similar, struggles gives quite a bit of comfort. Keep it up, Natasha. It seems to me only those that suffer such an affliction can REALLY speak with insight into said affliction. Thank you for your forum and safe place!