This Week's Bipolar News
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graduate from first Canyon County Mental Health Court
KTVB Boise CALDWELL -- A Canyon County judge says 16 percent of the nation's
prison population suffers from a mental illness. Now that same judge is
doing her part to help inmates get help, instead of serve time. On Tuesday
evening, four Canyon County residents graduated from the first "Mental
Health Court." They have all been diagnoised with either bipolar
disorder, schizophrenia, or major depression ...
National
Bipolar Foundation To Celebrate Initiative
The Memphis Daily News
The Memphis-based National Bipolar Foundation today will celebrate its
new initiative with the MedicAlert Foundation. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton
Jr. is ...
Your
Career: More disabilities to be protected
MSNBC
Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act are redefining the definition
of disability to include a host of workers with conditions such as epilepsy,
diabetes or bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder - Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 - Health - Mental Health - Disorders
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Featured Article:
The Holidays are Coming
by Michele Soloway Sexton
Yes, the holidays are coming, as you can tell by all the Christmas decorations that have been up in stores since before Halloween! So you are probably already feeling some nervousness or pre-holiday jitters concerning your loved one with bipolar disorder.
There is no reason that bipolar disorder should stop you from enjoying the holidays the same as anyone else. You just may have to do some extra planning.
For example, if you are in a gathering of people and you notice that your loved one is having difficulty (acting stressed or anxious) in the situation, make sure that you have a way to leave early without offending anyone or drawing attention to your loved one.
This is easily done ahead of time by saying that although you are glad
to be included, you might not be able to stay long, or that you may have
to leave unexpectedly. You don't have to give any other excuse than that.