Bipolar You

Discussing Bipolar Related Cognitive Impairment

Importance of appropriate timing for discussing the potential for cognitive impairment in young adults recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Millennial Distress: Why So Much? Why Now?

A discussion of current socioeconomic and social media influences upon the emotional and psychological distress of today's millennial generation.

Bipolar II or Bipolar Too?

The challenges of accurate symptom identification for those newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder as well as for diagnosed individuals who also struggle with emotional reactivity.

Going to College With Bipolar Disorder - Part I

The first half of a two-part blog post pertaining to the issues and challenges faced by college-bound high school students with bipolar disorder.

Role of a Support Group in Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of the important role of bipolar support group participation as an adjunct to both individual therapy and psychopharmacology.

Not Going with the Bipolar Flow

Discussion of the challenges inherent in having to acquire self-observing capacities for the late adolescent/young adult with bipolar disorder..

Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Part II

A case study illustrating comorbidity and distinctions between bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder and attention deficit disorder.

Realistic Expectations for Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of the importance of conveying realistic expectation to university students recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder

The Relationship Between Narcissism and Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of the distinctions, similarities and the synergistic relationship between narcissism and bipolar grandiosity

What to Expect From Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorder

A discussion of the different elements of psychotherapy for those diagnosed with bipolar disorder: clinical assessment, acceptance of the disorder, symptom reduction/stabilization, supportive psychotherapy, brief treatment for relapses, couples therapy and bipolar support group.

Is Bipolar II Easier to Live with Than Bipolar I?

A discussion of the important distinctions between bipolar I and bipolar II including the unique challenges faced by those diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.

A Hard Pill to Swallow

Imagine you're a 20 year old university student without any prior history of bipolar symptoms. Thus far, you've been on top of your game. Your sustained efforts have paid off and in the absence of unforeseen derailment, it seems there's not much that's going to stand in your way.

Are You Bipolar or Just Moody?

Surviving Bipolar Depression