<p><strong>A compassionate approach to understanding and supporting loved ones with bipolar disorder
</strong></p><p>If your loved one was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns about how to help them live the healthiest life possible. <em>Understanding Bipolar Disorder</em> answers those questions and offers helpful guidance with essential information, practical strategies, and support for families of people suffering from bipolar disorder.
</p><p>Learn about what bipolar is, how it's diagnosed, the science behind it, and the treatments available, including medication, therapies, and community support. You'll find effective tools for dealing with a diagnosis as a family, advice for exploring therapy options as a team, and simple techniques for managing your family's stress levels to prevent emotional burnout.
</p><p><em>Understanding Bipolar Disorder</em> includes:
</p><ul><li><strong>Relatable anecdotes</strong>-Read about what it's like to have bipolar disorder and to live with someone who has it.
</li><li><strong>Family friendly activities</strong>-Explore exercises and questions you can work through together so you can learn how to best support your loved one with bipolar.
</li><li><strong>Tools for thriving together</strong>-Discover tools that help you flourish as a family, including advice for getting ahead of moods, setting boundaries, maintaining healthy relationships, self-care, and more.
</li></ul></p><p>Take the first step toward understanding and managing bipolar disorder-together.
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