NEW EPISODE - Bipolar II Disorder: Misdiagnosis, Stigma & Telling My Story
Stream on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all platforms: talkBD.live/bipolar-ii-disorder
Author
Sara Schley recounts her story of living with bipolar II disorder - from her first episode of depression in college, to publishing her memoir after keeping her diagnosis secret for over 40 years. Sara also breaks down why people with bipolar II disorder are commonly misdiagnosed, her upcoming film on bipolar disorder -
BrainStorm, and the life lessons she practices to live well with bipolar disorder. Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak.
Watch Now!
Chapters and Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:23 Depression and the Early Years
04:19 The "Family Disease"
06:05 Misdiagnosing Bipolar II - "Why Am I Still Depressed?"
12:05 Ways to Prevent Relapse
14:21 Practice "PECS" to Stay Well (Physical/Emotional/Creative/Spiritual)
21:26 4 Ways to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder
27:00 Telling My Story After 40 Years - "Melting Off the Shame"
30:11 Sara’s Memoir: BrainStorm
32:35 BrainStorm the Film
Inviting healthcare providers! - What are the important issues facing the bipolar disorder community in Canada? 🏥
We are inviting mental health clinicians and primary care providers who've worked with people with bipolar disorder to join our next online group session and share how Canada can better support health systems and quality of life for your patients with BD.
Study details:
http://crestbd.ca/roadmap
Limited spots are available. Participants will receive a gift card for participation in a 2.5 hour session.
How to Take Control of a First Psychotic Episode (Dr. Manuel Sánchez de Carmona)
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 treatment.
