Education and Resources

This resource list was compiled by the members of the Bipolar Disorder Learning Community, a multi-stakeholder healthcare improvement initiative of the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program. 

Emergency Information

Psychiatric Emergency Services at the University of Michigan (link is external)
Call of Text 988 from any phone to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (link is external)
Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL) (link is external)
Call 1-888-PEER-753 for certified peer support specialist (link is external)
24/7 Hotline 1-800-231-1127; Text “Hello” 24/7 (link is external)

General Resources

Living with Bipolar Disorder, informational resources compiled by the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program (link is external)
Mental Health Resource List, compiled by the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry (link is external)
Book: Overcoming Bipolar Disorder (patients self management skills) (link is external)
Book: The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide by David Miklowitz (for families especially) (link is external)
International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) Knowledge Center (link is external)

Learning About Bipolar Disorder

"Bipolar Disorder," National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (link is external)
"What is Bipolar Disorder?" from BP Magazine (link is external)
“The History of Bipolar: Through the Ages -It’s been there” from BP Magazine (link is external)
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) (link is external)
International Society for Bipolar Disorder (ISBD) patient resources (link is external)
Mayo Clinic bipolar disorder general information (link is external)
United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) on bipolar disorder (link is external)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (link is external)
International Bipolar Foundation (link is external)
BP Magazine "Ask the Doctor" Columns Penned by Prechter Program Researchers (link is external)

Resources for Children

Bipolar Children (link is external)
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) (link is external)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) (link is external)

Resources for Family and Friends

“Bipolar & Caregivers” from BP Magazine (link is external)
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): For Friends & Family (link is external)
Family Support Groups led by NAMI Metro-Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties (link is external)
“Families in Action” Course led by NAMI Metro-Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties (link is external)

Resources for University of Michigan Students

University of Michigan Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) (link is external)
University of Michigan University Health Service (UHS) (link is external)
University of Michigan’s Campus Mind Works (link is external)

Medication Questions

SAMHSA: Living Well with Bipolar Disorder (link is external)
Medline Plus: drugs and supplements (link is external)
Drugs.com, bipolar disorder (link is external)
The Patient and Family Guide to the CANMAT and ISBD Guidelines on the Management of Bipolar Disorder (link is external)

Finding Bipolar Care and Support:

Clinical Care

Finding Care at Michigan Medicine (link is external)
Psychology Today Therapist Finder (link is external)
Financial Assistance and MSupport (link is external)

Support Groups

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) DBSA Local Support Group Finder (link is external)
Support Groups led by NAMI Metro-Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties (link is external)
Teen Line (link is external)
BPChildren (link is external)
Postpartum Support international (PSI) (link is external)
Common Ground (link is external)
NAMI-Washtenaw Country Mental Health Support Groups (link is external)
Washtenaw County, MI Self Help & Support group list (link is external)
Michigan Mental Health Network (link is external)

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (link is external)
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (link is external)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (link is external)
Stop A Suicide (link is external)
American Association of Suicidology (link is external)

Health Promotion:

Alcohol and Drug Use

“How alcohol affects bipolar management” from BP Magazine (link is external)
“Ask The Doctor: Dual Diagnosis— Coping With Bipolar & Substance Abuse” from BP Magazine (link is external)
“College & Bipolar: Strategies for Success” from BP Magazine (link is external)
Mind Matters: Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Insights from Experts and Inspirations from Experience (link is external)

Recovery Support

University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services (link is external)
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (link is external)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Resources (link is external)
MI Recovery (West Michigan) (link is external)
Mid-Michigan Recovery Services (link is external)
Washtenaw Alano Club (link is external)
Marijuana Anonymous (link is external)

Sleep

“4 Sleep Tips that Actually Work for Symptom Management” from BP Magazine (link is external)
“Sleep Hacks: Learning What Makes for a Good Night’s Rest” from BP Magazine (link is external)
Oak meditation and breathing app (only for Apple iOS) (link is external)
Buddhify Meditation App (link is external)
YouTube Yoga Nidra video (link is external)

Exercise

“The Power of Walking: Why It's Great For Your Health” (link is external)
“Mindfulness in Motion” from BP Magazine (link is external)
“Range” fitness platform by Kara Duval (online classes, subscription based) (link is external)
“DoYogaWithMe” fitness platform (online classes, free and subscription options) (link is external)
“Amy Carmody Yoga” fitness platform by Amy Carmody (online classes, subscription based) (link is external)
“Your brain on exercise” from BP Magazine (link is external)
WebMD Exercise and Bipolar (link is external)
“5 simple tips to use exercise to take on bipolar depression” from BP Magazine (link is external)

Nutrition

“12 superfoods that help manage bipolar moods” from BP Magazine (link is external)
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Nutrition (link is external)
“Diet, Nutrition, and Mental Well Being” (link is external)
Food and Exercise Tracker App (MyFitnessPal) (link is external)

Self-Care

Washtenaw County, MI Self Help and Support group list (link is external)
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Wellness Tracker (link is external)
Parents with a Mental Illness (link is external)

Online Communities

7cups (link is external)
DailyStrength (link is external)

Online Newsletters and Publications

Healthline Main page (link is external)
Healthline Newsletter for bipolar disorder (link is external)
PsychCentral: bipolar disorder (link is external)

Social Services and Legal Resources:

Michigan Behavioral Health Mediation Services (MBHMS) (link is external)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Appeals & Grievances page (link is external)
US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development-Fair Housing & Employment Opportunities complaint process (link is external)
Michigan Department of Civil Rights (link is external)
Oakland county, Michigan Probate Court mental health cases (link is external)
US Social Security Administration (SSA) (link is external)
US Department of Health & Human Services “My Health finder” (link is external)
USA Mental Health (link is external)