Author Sara Schley, breaks down the most important things that family members, caregivers, and friends can do to help support a loved one experiencing bipolar disorder or depression. Watch the full talkBD episode on Bipolar II Disorder with Sara...
We’re Giving Away Two Copies of “Bipolar General”!
To mark the launch of Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin‘s new book, we’d like to send 2 copies (hardcover or Kindle) of “Bipolar General” to talkBD podcast supporters anywhere in the world! Here’s how to enter the giveaway: Follow us on...
How to Take Control of a First Psychotic Episode
What are the most important first steps to manage first-episode psychosis? Psychiatrist Dr. Manuel Sánchez de Carmona shares a message to those experiencing delusions and psychosis for the first time, and what to know before starting the process of...
Addiction & Bipolar: Alcohol, Cigarettes, Food & Cocaine – Louise Dwerryhouse
“Health is not valued until sickness comes.” Thomas Fuller I spent so much time and energy striving for stability in my early years with bipolar disorder that I ignored my physical health, and, unfortunately, I downright abused it. I am not...
The Aftermath of Hypersexuality: Recovering from Shame & Forging a New Identity
Award-winning mental health speaker Victoria Maxwell shares her experience living with bipolar disorder, and reflects on her journey of finding of self-forgiveness and a new identity after experiencing hypersexuality from mania. Watch the full...
Stigma in the Family & Bipolar Disorder – Louise Dwerryhouse
There’s one sad truth in life I’ve found while journeying east and west the only folks we really wound are those we love the best. We flatter those we scarcely know, we please the fleeting guest, and deal full many a thoughtless blow to those who...
How Genetics & Your Life Experiences Cause Bipolar Disorder – The Bipolar Jar Model
How much does genetics determine your chances of developing bipolar disorder? Why are people without any family history also getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Using the “bipolar jar” model, geneticist Dr. Jehannine Austin breaks...
Magic & Mysterious: Interpreting the Risks and Benefits of Psilocybin Use for Bipolar Disorder – Meghan DellaCrosse
Psilocybin, the naturally occurring compound found in a variety of mushroom species, is gaining widespread research and media attention as a potential treatment for various mental health conditions. Psilocybin-containing mushrooms, sometimes...
How Do We Deal With the Years Lost to Bipolar Disorder?
Mental health writer Louise Dwerryhouse offers a heartfelt reflection on her years lost to bipolar disorder, and how she managed to push through challenges and losses in her 31-year journey living with bipolar disorder. Watch the full talkBD episode...
World Bipolar Day “Ask Me Anything” – The Biggest Global Bipolar Disorder Event
For over 48 hours on March 30th 2023, the CREST.BD network held our 5th annual “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) on Reddit in honour of World Bipolar Day. This World Bipolar Day, we gathered our largest panel of bipolar disorder experts from around the world...