Dual Diagnosis & Recovery -- Dual Diagnosis is a term used when a person has a mood disorder and a problem with alcohol or drugs. This brochure will help you identify whether you may have a dependency problem, as well as offer information and suggestions for dealing with a dual diagnosis. 




  Foods and Moods  -- The food you eat is important to how you feel. Nutrition effects your health, energy, and sometimes even your mood. 

         Introduction to Depression & Bipolar Disorder --  Introduction to Depression and Bipolar Disorder is a quick and easy-to-read brochure describing symptoms and treatments for mood disorders.

       Kindness as a Way to Wellness   --   We sometimes spend a lot of time focused on our inner selves. Doing small things to make the world a better place can bring us closer to wellness.


You've Just Been Diagnosed...What Now? --  If you've just been diagnosed with a mood disorder, you are not alone.  Mood disorders affect more than 22 million Americans. They are treatable, and you are not weak, flawed or crazy.  One of the best things you can do to help yourself in your recovery is learn all you can about your illness.


  Myths & Facts about Depression & Bipolar Disorder  --  Learn some common myths about depression and bipolar disorder and the truths that combat them.

    Saying NO To Negative Thinking -- Negative thinking is often a symptom of depression and bipolar disorder. These illnesses can make it more difficult to see things in a positive light. This guide can help you say no to negative thinking.

    What Helps & What Hurts  --  You probably want to say something to help your loved ones who are dealing with symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder, but what is helpful and what is not?      



 Angry? Tired? Feeling Hopeless? It's Ok, it happens to a lot of guys -- Men often have difficulty recognizing and talking about feelings.  They may not recognize symptoms of depression in themselves or may be embarrassed to seek help.


  The Storm in my Brain: Kids and Mood Disorders
Easy-to-read guide for kids. Includes full-color illustrations by children with depression and bipolar disorder. This booklet also features tips for parents and teachers.

     Is it Just a Mood...or Something Else?
Everyone has good days and bad days, ups and downs. School, parents and relationships can be confusing and frustrating. Things can be great one minute, awful the next. This can feel overwhelming. Everyday sadness can be caused by a loss or a major life change, such as the death of someone you care about, a break-up of a relationship, or the divorce of your parents. But if this unhappiness lasts for more than two weeks and starts to interfere with your life, it might be something more serious. When people talk about feeling "depressed," they might mean they're having a bad day, or they might be talking about clinical depression.

   New Technologies in the Treatment of Mood Disorders
Sometimes people do not respond to traditional treatments or need additional help managing symptoms. Today many researchers are focusing their attention on technology to develop new, more effective treatments. Learn about some of these new treatments including TMS, VNS, and MST in this brochure.


    Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Guide for Families
Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Guide for Families explains how to cope with someone in crisis, how to help your loved one prepare for hospitalization, how to get information about treatment and how to support loved ones when they come home.


    Psychotherapy: How it Works and How It Helps
Psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy) can be an important part of treatment for depression or bipolar disorder. Learn about types of therapy, finding a therapist, and more in this brochure.


     Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health
Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health explains how hospitalization helps, why you might need hospitalization, what happens in the hospital, how to make the best of your time there, and how to stay healthy when you come home. There is also a 30-day treatment and mood tracking calendar.


   Six Month Personal Calendar
Our six-month calendar is back by popular demand! The six-month diary helps to keep you to track your moods on a daily basis. Take a few minutes each day to record information about your medications, sleep patterns, moods throughout the day, and significant events. This will provide you with a daily and monthly recap for your and your doctor (or aother health care professional) as you review your treatment.