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Symptoms of Depression & Bipolar Disorders
Anyone experiencing four or more of the symptoms listed below of either depression or mania or both should seek help if symptoms persist for longer than two weeks:
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An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness, by Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D.
Autobiographical account of well-known psychologist first hand account of her fight with manic depression
Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness, By: William Styron
Depression, the Mood Disease (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) (Paperback)
By Francis Mark Mondimore
Finding Your Bipolar Muse: How to Master Depressive Droughts and Manic Floods and Access Your Creative Power (Paperback), By by Lana R. Castle (Author)
Food & Mood: The Complete Guide to Eating Well and Feeling Your Best, Second Edition (Paperback), By Elizabeth Somer (Author), Nancy Snyderman (Preface)
Get It Done When You’re Depressed (Paperback), By Julie A. Fast (Author), Psy.D., ABPP, and
John D. Preston (Author), PSY.D.
Helping Someone With Mental Illness: A Compassionate Guide for Family, Friends and Caregivers
By Former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter
Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, By Julie A. Fast and John D. Preston, PSY.D.
Mind Race: A Firsthand Account of One Teenager's Experience with Bipolar Disorder
(Adolescent Mental Health Initiative) (Paperback), By Patrick E. Jamieson (Author),
Moira A. Rynn (Contributor)
Moodswing: Dr. Fieve on Depression (Paperback), By Ronald Fieve (Author)
On Our Own Together: Peer Programs for People with Mental Illness (Paperback), By Sally Clay
Surviving Bipolar's Fatal Grip: The Journey to Hell and Back, By: David Mariant
The Bipolar Advantage and The Depression Advantage By Tom Wootton
The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder
By Demitri Papolos, Janice Papolos
The Bipolar Workbook, By: Monica Ramirez Basco, Ph.D.
The Broken Brain, By: Nancy C. Andreasen
The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression,
Second Edition (Paperback – January 9, 2002), By Mary Ellen Copeland and Matthew McKay
The Pill Book (Mass Market Peperback) by Harold Silverman (Editor), Pharm D – 12th Edition
Understanding Teenage Depression: A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
By Maureen Empfield, Nicholas Bakalar
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (Paperback), By Mary Ellen Copeland
When Words Are Not Enough (Paperback), By Valerie Raskin (Author), A book for women
· Sad, numbed or slowed down moods
· Changes in appetite
· Difficulty in concentrating or making decisions
· Loss of pleasure in activities formerly enjoyed
· Feeling of worthlessness or guilt
· Lack of energy or unexplained fatigue
· Thoughts of death or suicide / suicide attempts
Depression
· Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
· Grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance
· Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
· Increased physical and mental activity
· Racing speech, flight of ideas, impulsiveness
· Poor judgment, easily distracted
· Reckless behavior such as spending sprees, rash business decisions, erratic driving, sexual indiscretions
· Racing speech, flight of ideas, impulsiveness
· In the most severe cases, hallucinations
Mania
Resource Categories
Advocacy
California Network of Mental Health Client (CNMHC)
California Treatment Advocacy Coalition CTAC
Mental Health Ministries (Reduce stigma of mental illness among Clergy and Faith Communities)
Mental Health Services Act Website (California Proposition 63)
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) / NAMI California
PAI (Protection & Advocacy, Inc.) Advocating For People with Disabilities
National Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSalliance.org)
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate (Chronic Pain and Cognitive Impairments support to clients and families of clients and links to many resources on the web)
Disability Education
Disability Benefits 101 Website
Social Security Secrets to Winning Guide with Info on Bipolar - Applying for Disability
Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of America Website
Anxiety & Panic Website
Answers for Anxiety Website
Bipolar Awareness (Online Test By Eli Lilley Co.)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Resource (ImmuneSupport.Com)
Dr. Ivan Goldberg, MD. (Important Information on Mood Disorders)
Everyday Health (Health Topics and Support Forums) – Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety
FibroHope.org (National Fibromyalgia Association)
Gateway to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Information
Have a Heart (a rest stop from depression and thoughts of suicide)
Self Injury.Com (Website for people who cut themselves)
WebMD (“Better Information. Better Health“)
Government
California Counties Mental Health Departments - List of (PDF Directory)
California Department of Mental Health
California State Disability Website (Also known as Short-Term Disability)
Mental Health Services Act Website (California Proposition 63)
Riverside County Mental Health Department Website
Social Security Disability Website (Access to forms online and how to apply for disability)
Voter Registration Information and Presidential Candidates Websites
Enroll online in a 2009 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan
Holistic Health
Hypnosis Expert (Hypnosis website)
Mind, Spirit and Emotion (The Maureen J. Mechl Bipolar/PBD Foundation)
Mitamins (Based on your health disorders and the medications you take, they will prepare a customized formula of vitamins for you)
WebMD (“Better Information. Better Health“)
Media
BP Magazine (Bipolar Magazine)
Medical News Today (Pschiatry / Psychology Section)
The Mental Health Social Worker (Mental Health News)
Michael Moore’s Website (Director of the must-see informative movie, “Sicko” about
America’s failing health system.) - Movie Trailer
Miscellaneous Resources
Jobs for people with disabilities (PRIDE Industries) Website
NARSAD National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Peer Support
National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse (connect people to self-help and advocacy resources and offer expertise to and about peer-run groups)
Prescription Assistance
Drug Information Online (drugs.com)
Pillbot.Com (Finds the best price for a prescription you specify)
See Links to Prescription Resources at the top of this page
Presenters Websites
Brian Wetzel (Professional Conference Speaker & Commedian with Clinical Depression)
Surviving Bipolar (David Mariant’s Website)
Tom Wootton (Author of the books, “The Bipolar Advantage” and “The Depression Advantage”
Referral Services
211 Referrals Website (Just Dial 211 on your phone)
Find A Therapist Online Directory by Zipcode and Specialty – Advanced Search Available
Social
Bipolar / Depression Meetup Group (Social Group – Not Support Group)
Dating/Friendship– NEW Website for People with Mental Illnesses (trueacceptance.com)
Depression Tribe (Message Board for people with mood disorders for friendship and support)
Web Tribe Testimonials
Inland Network of Community Clubhouses (Inland Empire)
Support
Canine Companions For Independence (Provides service dogs to the disabled at no charge)
Codependence Anonymous Website
DBSAlliance Forum (National DBSA Online Consumer Message Boards)
Depression Tribe (Message Board for people with mood disorders for friendship and support)
Web Tribe Testimonials
Everyday Health (Health Topics and Support Forums) – Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety
Gays In Search of Hope / Gays4Hope – Online peer LGBTIQ mental health support (Yahoo Group)
HealthyPlace.Com (Consumer Mental Health Support Forum and Information website)
Inland Network of Community Clubhouses (Inland Empire)
Winds of Change (Online Support Forum)
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate (Chronic Pain and Cognitive Impairments support)
S.A.F.E Alternatives (Self Abuse Finally Ends)
Wellness and Recovery
Facing Us Website About Wellness (Another DBSalliance.org Website)
Mood Monitor (Mood Charting Software for consumers)
Mood Tracker (mood tracking website for consumers)
My Very Necessary ID Card (Medical ID to Carry in Wallet) Join Now!
Network of Care (All Types of Mental Health Resources)
Psych Central: Learn. Share. Grow – Consumer Blogs, Resources, News . . . . .
SMART Recovery (An Alternative to the 12-Step Approach)
Telecorp Services (Provides services and supports for individuals with serious mental illness)
Youth (Children and Teens)
Books for Teens with Mentally Ill Parents (seedsofhopebooks.com)
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (Bpkids.org)
Depressed Teens (Depressedteens.com)
See Links to Crisis Hotlines
DBSA-CA Resources Page
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This website was initially created on 3/28/2007 and updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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