Before You Look for Information on Bipolar Disorder

Sorting through the wealth of online information on Bipolar Disorder can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On this Parenting Special Needs site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children with Bipolar Disorder, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

From the About guides to Bipolar Disorder

Kimberly Read and Marcia Purse, the About.com guides to Bipolar Disorder, have loads of information for parents of children with BP. Start with these three child-related sections.

Around the About network

There's information on Bipolar Disorder all around About.com. Start with these three sites.

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of Bipolar Disorder diagnosis and treatment.

Dedicated sites

These sites focus exclusively on Bipolar Disorder and offer articles and other resources for parents and families.

Organizations

These organizations offer support and resources for families of children with Bipolar Disorder, and fund research into causes and cures.

Bipolar Blogs

These blogs by people affected by Bipolar Disorder share the day-to-day struggles and offer information, inspiration, and support.

Shopping

Show your pride in your Bipolar child, or your sense of humor about the disorder, with these T-shirts, mugs, and other household items.