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Dual Diagnosis and Recovery - Spanish
IN SPANISH: Dual Diagnosis is a term used when a person has a mood disorder and a problem with alcohol or drugs. This brochure will help you identify whether you may have a dependency problem, as well as offer information and suggestions for dealing with a dual diagnosis. DBSA, 2003. Brochure, 16 pages.

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Finding Peace of Mind: Treatment Strategies for Bipolar Disorder
This brochure can help you build a good, cooperative relationship with your doctor(s) by explaining some of the treatments for mood disorders and how they work. Includes a guide to medications frequently prescribed for mood disorders and information on possible new treatments that are under investigation. DBSA 2003. Booklet, 20 pages.

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Foods and Moods
The food you eat is important to how you feel. Nutrition effects your health, energy, and sometimes even your mood.

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Getting Better Sleep: What You Need to Know
Getting Better Sleep: What you need to know describes some causes of sleep loss, explains how sleep loss relates to bipolar disorder and depression, and provides information on how to get better sleep.

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Helping a Friend or Family Member with Depression or Bipolar Disorder
Mood disorders, such as Depression or Bipolar Disorder affect millions of people. Their family and friends are affected too. This brochure will tell you about what your family member or friend is going through, and how you can help your loved one and yourself.

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Introduction to Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Introduction to Depression and Bipolar Disorder is a quick and easy-to-read brochure describing symptoms and treatments for mood disorders.

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New Technologies in the Treatment of Mood Disorders
Sometimes people do not respond to traditional treatments or need additional help managing symptoms. Today many researchers are focusing their attention on technology to develop new, more effective treatments. Learn about some of these new treatments including TMS, VNS, and MST in this brochure.

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One Month Personal Calendar
A one-month diary to help you track your moods on a daily basis. Take a few minutes each day to recorder information about your medications, sleep patterns, moods throughout the day, and significant events. This will provide you with a daily and monthly recap for your and your doctor (or aother health care professional) as you review your treatment. DBSA, 2005.

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Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Guide for Families
Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Guide for Families explains how to cope with someone in crisis, how to help your loved one prepare for hospitalization, how to get information about treatment and how to support loved ones when they come home.

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Saying No to Negative Thinking
Negative thinking is often a symptom of depression and bipolar disorder. These illnesses can make it more difficult to see things in a positive light. This guide can help you say no to negative thinking.

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Six Month Personal Calendar
Our six-month calendar is back by popular demand! The six-month diary helps to keep you to track your moods on a daily basis. Take a few minutes each day to record information about your medications, sleep patterns, moods throughout the day, and significant events. This will provide you with a daily and monthly recap for your and your doctor (or aother health care professional) as you review your treatment. DBSA, 2005.

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Suicide Prevention and Mood Disorders
Information to help you understand suicidal thinking and to learn to overcome suicidal thoughts. This booklet includes straightforward sections covering topics such as recognizing risk factors, how to help someone who is considering suicide, and how to create a "Plan for Life." DBSA, 2002. Booklet, 19 pages.

Suicide Prevention Card (pack of 25)
Pack of 25. This card will easily fit in a wallet or pocket, and includes tips for coping with suicidal thoughts, a hotline number, and space to write names and numbers of people you can call for help. DBSA, 2003.
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The Storm in my Brain: Kids and Mood Disorders
Easy-to-read guide for kids. Includes full-color illustrations by children with depression and bipolar disorder. This booklet also features tips for parents and teachers. Booklet, 18 pages. DBSA with the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, 2003.

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Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health
Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health explains how hospitalization helps, why you might need hospitalization, what happens in the hospital, how to make the best of your time there, and how to stay healthy when you come home. There is also a 30-day treatment and mood tracking calendar.

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What Helps and What Hurts
You probably want to say something to help your loved ones who are dealing with symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder, but what is helpful and what is not?

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What You Need to Know About Dietary Supplements
Learn about what herbal and natural supplements are being used in the treatment of mood disorders.

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You've Just Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder... What Now?
If you've just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you are not alone. Mood disorders affect more than 22 million Americans. Whatever you are feeling right now, one of the best things you can do to help yourself in your recovery is to learn all you can about your illness. This brochure will tell you some basic facts about mood disorders and help you work toward living with your diagnosis. DBSA, 2002. Brochure, 19 pages.