Bipolar Disorder | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

June 26, 2024

Early Detection and Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

Kirsten W. Bolton, LICSW and

This free live webinar aims to provide participants with an overview of early detection and treatment strategies in bipolar disorder. While early detection and finding the right treatment can be difficult, overcoming bipolar disorder is possible. Various resources and recommendations will be discussed for both individuals and their families.

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A Black or Biracial Woman's Mental Health Nightmare

by Gina Brown

June 18, 2024

I was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder at the age of 23. I went on to work for many years, marry, divorce, and have three children. And in my 30s I added anxiety and schizoaffective disorder to my mental health repertoire.

Ode to Bipolar Disorder

by Augustine Raynelle

April 3, 2024

Read "Ode to Bipolar Disorder, a poem describing what it's like living with bipolar disorder, written by a member of the ADAA community.

As an Athlete, I Needed to Win the Mental Health Game

by Alexis Belton

March 13, 2024

As an athlete struggling with mental health issues, there came a time when I had to step away from the physical game and concentrate on the mental game. It was not an easy decision.

The Ebbs and Flows of My Mental Health Disorders

by Paige Kimball

November 23, 2023

Getting sick was both sudden and gradual. The timeline of my mental health disorder, or rather disorders because I endured several, was so erratic, waxing and waning, often corresponding to a momentous event in my life or the birth of one of my children or the death of a loved one.

Bipolar Disorder Explained

ADAA member and bipolar expert, Dr. Steve Strakowski explains the signs and symptoms as well as treatment options for bipolar disorder.

Parent and Caregiver Support Group (for Newly Diagnosed Children)

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Teetering on a Tightrope

by Steve Wilson

January 24, 2023

Have you ever seen a person walking on a tightrope suspended 150 feet above a deep gorge? What do they strive for most? Balance! That’s exactly what someone suffering from bipolar disorder requires most in their life.

To All Who Struggle Silently

by Scott O'Connor

January 9, 2023

Hi to all who struggle every day. I've been struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and depression for most my life. I have been struggling since I was a child with these disorders and have seen terrible downward spirals. I couldn't get along in school or work and keep a job to support myself, a hell of a long road that nearly never ends. And I just had to put down the best little dog anyone has ever seen.