Bipolar You

Mania

Coping with Bipolar Manic Psychosis, Post Hospitalization

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on October 18, 2022

A bipolar manic psychosis can turn life upside down. This case study provides a glimpse into the reality of the challenges it entails.

A bipolar manic psychosis can turn life upside down. This case study provides a glimpse into the reality of the challenges it entails.

Mania

Coping with Relapsing Manic Psychosis

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on October 18, 2022

Involuntary hospitalization psychiatric can seem like a barbaric intervention. But sometimes in cases of manic psychosis, it becomes an essential life-saving choice.

Involuntary hospitalization psychiatric can seem like a barbaric intervention. But sometimes in cases of manic psychosis, it becomes an essential life-saving choice.

Bipolar Disorder

The Dilemma of Substance-Induced Mood Elevation

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on September 19, 2021

A discussion of post-manic episode choices following substance-induced mood elevations.

A discussion of post-manic episode choices following substance-induced mood elevations.

Bipolar Disorder

The Importance of Early Intervention With Bipolar Disorder

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on July 23, 2020

An example of a young adult's atypical approach to the possibility that she might be experiencing early signs of bipolar disorder

An example of a young adult's atypical approach to the possibility that she might be experiencing early signs of bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Surviving With Bipolar Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on March 22, 2020

A discussion of the wide-ranging approaches that can be employed to support bipolar stability during the pandemic COVID-19 crisis.

A discussion of the wide-ranging approaches that can be employed to support bipolar stability during the pandemic COVID-19 crisis.

Bipolar Disorder

Self-Scrutiny and Bipolar Disorder: A Unique Necessity

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on January 5, 2020

Those living with bipolarity constantly face the challenge of self-monitoring.

Those living with bipolarity constantly face the challenge of self-monitoring.

Psychopharmacology

Bipolar Disorder Without Medication

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on October 5, 2019

Following a period of sustained symptom remission, the bipolar young adult may elect to discontinue medication. This is a risky but sometimes necessary part of finding acceptance.

Following a period of sustained symptom remission, the bipolar young adult may elect to discontinue medication. This is a risky but sometimes necessary part of finding acceptance.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder, Explained

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on July 13, 2019

An explanation of bipolar disorder and a description of its symptoms and variable mood patterns.

An explanation of bipolar disorder and a description of its symptoms and variable mood patterns.

A discussion of the painful limitations sometimes faced by parents trying to help their adult children struggling with bipolarity.

Bipolar Disorder

Three Threads from the Bipolar Fabric of Life

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on December 5, 2018

Distinguishing the roles of mood, environment, and personality in the lives of those living with bipolarity.

Distinguishing the roles of mood, environment, and personality in the lives of those living with bipolarity.

A discussion of the challenges inherent to identification of bipolarity that does not meet standard diagnostic thresholds for bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder

Discussing Bipolar Related Cognitive Impairment

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on May 28, 2018

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

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

Bipolar Disorder

The Shape of Bipolarity

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on February 17, 2018

Much of what is communicated about bipolar disorder doesn’t come close to conveying its complexities or subtleties.

Much of what is communicated about bipolar disorder doesn’t come close to conveying its complexities or subtleties.

Media

Millennial Distress: Why So Much? Why Now?

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on November 12, 2017

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

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

Bipolar Disorder

Allowing the Emotional Painfulness of the Bipolar Diagnosis

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on July 14, 2017

A discussion of the importance of allowing the emotional pain that may accompany the bipolar diagnosis.

A discussion of the importance of allowing the emotional pain that may accompany the bipolar diagnosis.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar II or Bipolar Too?

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on March 18, 2017

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.

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.

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

Bipolar Disorder

Going to College With Bipolar Disorder - Part I

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on November 17, 2016

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.

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.

Dilemmas faced by parents of adult children with bipolar disorder who perceive there is nothing wrong or elect to forgo help for the illness they live with.

Bipolar Disorder

Role of a Support Group in Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Russ Federman Ph.D., A.B.P.P. on April 24, 2016

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

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