~~~Index~~~


~~General Resources & Information~~

Please visit this site for a few moments if you are interested in learning more about the definition of "emotions"and how it affects your family.

~~Defining Mood Disorders and Diagnoses:~~
1. What is Bipolar I Disorder?
2. What is Bipolar II Disorder?
3. What is Cyclothymic Disorder?
4. What is Dysthymic Disorder?
5. What is Major Depressive Disorder
6. What isSeasonal Pattern Specifier
7. Information onSuicide

~~ Getting the All-Important Diagnosis ~~
I'd like to make mention that I do not have my M.D. degree, nor am I a psychiatrist. I do have my M.A. in psychological counseling, however, I can only offer you what I've already learned from my textbooks and the information that I've obtained off the net.

I'd also like to make you aware that your wise friends and relatives are not doctors either. Only you and your doctor can determine the best customized treatment plan for you. I hope that this site can help you better understand this illness and please remember that the information that you find on this site is only intended as an aid to understand and/or come to terms with your diagnosis. The first few steps on the path to psychological growth is to get a correct diagnosis and I cannot stress this important issue enough.

~~Seeking the right professional care~~
~~Neuropsychology~~
a. Genetic Components
b. Neurons
c. Basic Neuron(detailed & descriptive)
d. Limbic System
~~Treatment Plans~~
a. Drug therapy (Chemotherapy)
b. Psychotherapy counseling
c. Cognitive-behavior Therapy
d. Electroconvulsive Shock Treatment
e. Shock treatment,brain damage and memory loss
f. Art Therapy and Pet Therapy
~~Building a Good Support System~~
1.Family & Friends
2.Join An Online Support groups
Bi_Polar@yahoogroups.com
DissociativeDisorder@yahoogroups.com
AbusedSurvivors@yahoogroups.com
3. 12-Step Program

~~Charting your moods~~
1. Warning Signs Chart
2. Relaxation Techniques
3. Look At Your Lifestyle
4. Building Self-Esteem
5. Light - A Natural Mood Elevator
~~Finding ways to cope~~
1. Coming up from Depression
2. Coming down from Mania






Judith A. Baumle who is a member of this well known group has this to say.....NAMI
 fights for you and NAMI fights for me...NAMI truly is the NATION'S VOICE on MENTAL ILLNESS...


























  


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Links to Affective Disorders websites:


    

  • 
Expert Consensus Guidelines
    

  • 
Mental Help Information - Dalesio & Associates, Inc. 
    

  • 
All About Mental Health . . . 
    

  • 
Update from the Stanley Center at Bethesda - click on "English" link - left side
    

  • Mental-Health-Matters.com
    

  • 
Surviving as a Bipolar Person
    

  • 
Wing of Madness depression community
    

  • Hi Info. on Disorders
    

  • 
Ask the Experts:Treating Bipolar Disorder
    

  • 
Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
    

  • 
Internet Resources
    

  • 
Have a Heart's Depression Resource
    

  • 
Web Links-Specific Mental Disorders & Treatment 
    

  • 
Harbor of Refuge: Bipolar Disorder 
(Manic-Depression) Links Page
    

  • 
Psychology Neuroscience Connection 
    

  • 
Walkers In Darkness Inc.
    

  • 
Rx List, the internet drug index
    

  • 
Bipolar (Manic-Depressive) Disorder
    

  • 
Internet Mental Health
    

  • 
Mood, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders Research Branch
    

  • 
Self Grading Quiz on Psychopharmacology
    

  • 
Depression Info. Center
    

  • 
Mhi Approved Drugs
    

  • 
Stanley Center for the Innovative Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
    

  • Health Center
    

  • Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation 
    

  • National Depressive & Manic-Depressive Association
    

  • 
Diagnostic Criteria for Bipolar Disorder 
    

  • About Suicide
    

  • Depression FAQ 
from USENET alt.support.depression

  • The Good Mood Page

  • Internet Depression Resources List

  • Mood Disorders Clinic, University of British Columbia

  • Mood Disorders Page

  • National Library 
of Medicine - CPS Screening for Depression

  • Pendulum Resources on Bipolar Affective Disorder, Manic Depression

  • The Uni/BipolarDisorders Page

  • Newsgroup: alt.support.depression

  • Newsgroup: alt.support.depression.manic

  • Newsgroup:alt.support.depression.seasonal
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  • Newsgroup: soc.support.depression.crisis

  • Newsgroup: soc.support.depression.family

  •  Newsgroup:soc.support.depression.treatment

  • Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary
    

  • National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
    

  • If
You Are Thinking About Suicide...Read this First 
    

  • Psych
Central (suicide helpline)
    

  • 
Depression Central: Suicide and Suicide Prevention
    

  • SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
            

  • Stanley
Foundation Bipolar Network 
    

  • Depression
Central
    

  • Mental Health Sanctuary 
    

  • NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health)
      

  • Mental Health Net 
    

  • Mental Health Matters 
    

  • Psych Central 
    

  • Depression
Central 
    

    

    

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