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NEW RESEARCH
Study identifies predictors of bipolar disorder risk New assessment tool to enhance dialogue between patients & physicians. GSK; May 22, 2006. (read)
Predictors of bipolar disorder risk among patients currently treated for major depression MedGenMed. 2006; 8(3): 38. (read)
DBSA STUDIES
The State of Depression in America
February 2006 (read)
Patient Perspectives on Provider Competence:
A View from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
May/July 2005 (read)
DBSA SURVEY RESULTS
Diagnosis & Misdiagnosis Consumer Survey January-July 2008 (view results)
DBSA CLINICIANS' BOOKSTORE Features books written, or recommended, by members of DBSA's Scientific Advisory Board.
The Physician's Guide to Depression and Bipolar Disorders (view)
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CLINICIAN BROCHURES
Mood Disorders and Different Kinds of Depression Discusses the differences between unipolar & bipolar depression, as well as why bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose (read)
(view all brochures for professionals)
SCREENING TOOLS
Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) with Key A self-reporting tool for patients that screens for the probability of mania (view)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) with Key A clinician tool that screens for the probability of depression (view)
ONLINE TRAINING
7 Dirty Words: Using Consumer-Friendly Language Podcast on how to avoid key words/phrases that may offend patients & decrease receptiveness (listen)
OTHER RESOURCES
Life Charting for Professionals A charting tool from Bipolar Network News (view) | |
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CONSUMER BROCHURES
Introduction to Depression and Bipolar Disorder Helpful overview of the two most prevalent mood disorders (read)
Mood Disorders and Different Kinds of Depression Discusses the differences between unipolar & bipolar depression, as well as why bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose (read)
(view all consumer brochures)
WELLNESS TOOLS
FacingUs.org
The Facing Us Clubhouse is "Your Online Home for Wellness" with
--personal journals
--wellness plans & tips
--videos & podcasts
--and a creativity center. (visit)
Personal Calendar
A convienient tool for keeping a monthly record of moods & symptoms (view)
SCREENING CENTER
Free & confidential questionnaires that screen for signs & symptoms of depression, mania, childhood mania, & anxiety (visit) | |
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DBSA SUPPORT GROUPS
Help your patients/clients to find support in support groups led by their peers.
CLINICAL TRIALS
View a list of clinical trials for depression, bipolar disorder and other conditions.
FIND A PRO
Search our database of consumer-recommended mental health professionals & facilities. Encourage your clients/patients to recommend you or your practice.
DBSA RECOVERY EDUCATION CENTER
Access a variety of online training & multimedia tools including videos, classes & podcasts.
Bipolar Disorder or Depression? Understanding Important Differences in Symptoms & Treatment
Podcast with prominent researcher & psychiatrist Joseph Calabrese, MD(listen)
BOOKS for YOUR CLIENTS
The Bipolar Advantage
Explore the positive aspects of a bipolar disorder diagnosis. (view)
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