The age of onset for Bipolar 2 is 15-20 years old which is a particular window of high school to college age. To me, this means, young adults will be looking to and dependent upon support from their parents.
A brief discussion of Bipolar 2 and encouragement to be informed when seeking treatment.
A groundbreaking book about the Bipolar Spectrum that is user friendly and comprehensive. Highly recommended.
Home as Good Kindergarten and Mr. Rogers gives us a way to see more clearly what is off in our environment and how to proceed. Working with the principle "environment reflects mind."
The Yielding Point is the small thread that begins to unravel the knotted ball of depression. It can be a helpful tool in answering the question, "where do I begin?"
Recognizing and expressing human needs such as need for support or need for rest can be a great tool for depression recovery.
Can mindfulness meditation be useful to people with mood disorders? Some considerations and suggestions.
For folks who take medication for mood disorders there are important ways to take care of yourself in order to take meds consistently.
Do you feel guilty about all that is not getting done and at the same time wants to watch old sit com reruns? You need mood management skills.
