Bipolar disorder is a serious chronic illness. This post links to articles from popular and academic news sources. It also lists trusted sources of information. Psychotherapists, journalists, and experts on the disorder provide information and coping tips. I have included links to information for parents of children or teens who may have a bipolar diagnosis.
If you, your child, or someone you know has bipolar disorder and is in crisis, my crisis resources page includes hotline numbers for the San Francisco Bay Area. It also has a link to a safety plan template.
I will update this page as I identify new resources.
Bipolar disorder: Adults
- Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, by Tanvir Singh, MD and Muhammad Rajput, MD. Psychiatry, 2006 Oct; 3(10): 57–63.
Bipolar disorder can be a serious diagnosis and a challenge to identify. Researchers Tanvir Singh, MD and Muhammad Rajput, MD describe the challenges of diagnosis and how to avoid them.
Bipolar disorder: Children and teens
- The Challenges of Bipolar Disorder in Young People, by Jane Brody. New York Times, July 5, 2021
It can be difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder in children, teens, and young adults, Jane Brody writes. At the same time, undiagnosed bipolar disorder can lead to serious problems later in life.