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A few links that may be helpful for people with bipolar (and our allies).

Learning the basics: 
- Intro to bipolar: The National Institute of Mental Health offers a very informative introductory booklet. 
- Statistics: Data and infographics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 
- Bipolar and cognition: A booklet by the International Society of Bipolar Disorders.
- Might I have bipolar?: This self-test offered by Mental Health America does not provide an official diagnosis, but can give you a better idea of where you stand. It would be helpful for any psychiatrist that you visit to see the results, also.  

Reading about others’ experiences:
- BPHope: This magazine-based community is by, for and about people with bipolar.   
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Their section called Life, Unlimited is a collection of success stories (big and small) written by people with bipolar.

Connecting with support groups:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
- International Bipolar Foundation

Resources for bipolar allies and caregivers:
- Living with Someone with Bipolar Disorder 
- What Does Bipolar Feel Like?


 

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