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Bipolar Disorder

Websites
Articles on depression and mania by a former journalist diagnosed with the disorder.
http://www.mcmanweb.com/

An information factsheet including descriptions of symptoms, treatments and the way in which the brain is affected.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/bipolar.html

Learn about different mood episodes, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and tools for living with this disorder.
http://www.bipolar.com/whatis/bipolar-disorder.htm

Article explains what it is, four different types, signs and symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/feeling_sad/bipolar.html

Describes the symptoms in adolescents and children. Includes details of possible treatment plans and medication.
http://www.bpkids.org/site/PageServer?pagename=lrn_about

An overview of the symptoms and types with information about how to help a friend.
http://www.dbsalliance.org/info/bipolar.html

Describes the symptoms, causes and treatments. By the American Psychiatric Association.
http://www.healthyminds.org/multimedia/bipolardisorder.pdf

Presents an overview of the illness with information on different forms of treatment.
http://www.bipolaraware.co.uk/

Resources organised in sections with a brief guide to each. Includes information about NHS services and carer's rights in the UK.
http://www.mdf.org.uk/?o=1616