The Launch of Bipolar Beat

By John M Grohol PsyD
July 16, 2008

We’re happy to announce the launch of our newest blog, Bipolar Beat, a blog about bipolar disorder. It’s hosted by Dr. Candida Fink, M.D. and Joe Kraynak, co-authors of the popular book “Bipolar Disorder For Dummies.” They wrote a “Dummies” book about bipolar disorder? You bet they did, and it’s a good introductory read to the disorder and recommended for anyone looking to learn more about it, including:

The different categories and potential causes of bipolar disorder
How to select the right mental health specialist
Managing employment-related issues brought on because of the disorder
How bipolar disorder affects children
Advocating for yourself or a loved one
Planning ahead for manic and depressive episodes
Selecting the best medications for you—including alternative “natural” treatments
How to survive an immediate crisis situation
Identifying triggers and mapping your moods

The new blog will help people learn about new developments in bipolar (also known as manic depression), but also provide tips and techniques that can help you deal with this concern.

We hope you enjoy the blog. Don’t have bipolar? We plan on launching additional topical blogs in the weeks to come, including blogs on depression and ADHD.

Check it out: Bipolar Beat

Dr. John Grohol is the CEO and founder of Psych Central. He has been writing about online behavior, mental health and psychology issues, and the intersection of technology and psychology since 1992.

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7 Comments to
“The Launch of Bipolar Beat”

Jude at 8:09 am on July 16th, 2008

My daughter was diagnosed with bipolar, but she doesn’t believe the diagnosis. Each of us who occasionally has to live with her believes the diagnosis. This should be a useful blog.

Lizzie at 6:05 am on July 17th, 2008

This is great! Thank you so much!

kmi at 6:43 am on July 17th, 2008

Thank you for this blog, keep it up !!

Rona Maynard at 4:45 pm on July 18th, 2008

I’m sure this blog will be a lifeline to many. And I’d like to share a link to a powerful and affecting New York Times video feature in which attractive, likeable people with bipolar disorder speak frankly about the challenges of their illness–under their real names. It’s at http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/17/the-voices-of-bipolar-disorder/

Pationl at 4:41 am on July 31st, 2008

Sounds great. When y’all read and write more about our “handicap?” hopefully the understanding will grow.

JD Stottlemire at 5:08 pm on August 16th, 2008

Hey, love your website. Thought you might like to know about a suicide pervention resource,

http://www.youmeandapollo.com/Suicide.html

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Lisa K. at 12:36 pm on October 15th, 2008

Hi, great to know such a resource is out there. The NY Times feature that Ms. Maynard mentions above is amazing.

Another resource… there is a new musical about bipolar disorder. It’s amusing the reactions I often get, but I’m serious! If you go to the NY Times feature and listen to Debra LaVergne’s interview, that’s very close to the plotline of “Next to Normal” - D.C./VA area, Nov. 21, 2008 - Jan. 18, 2009. nexttonormal.org

If you happen to go, let me know and perhaps we can meet. I always see us bipolar souls as kindred folk :o)

Lisa K.