Bright Nights – Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness, for both individuals and families. It is a chronic illness with unstable and unpredictable moods. However, the positive news is that bipolar disorder is treatable, and new research advances are underway.
To provide greater understanding of the causes and treatments for bipolar disorder, the University of Michigan Depression Center and the Ann Arbor Public Library will present the second Bright Nights community forum, “Understanding Bipolar Disorder,” to be held Wednesday, March 29, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch (corner of S. Fifth Ave. and William).
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Melvin McInnis, M.D. |
Dr. Melvin McInnis, a specialist in Bipolar Disorders from the U-M Depression Center will present a brief overview of the illness from a clinical and genetic perspective. This will be followed by a specialist panel discussion with Drs. Jon-Kar Zubieta, Cheryl King, and Juan Lopez, also from the Depression Center. Experts in family therapy and education will participate and be available for additional questions.
Bright Nights is open to the public and there is no charge for attendance. Family members, friends, and individuals with bipolar disorder are especially welcome to attend this presentation.
Click here to view Questions and Answers from the meeting.
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide:
What You and Your Family Need to Know
by David J. Miklowitz
The Guilford Press
2002
Raising a Moody Child: How to Cope
with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
by Mary A. Fristad and Jill S. Goldbert Arnold
The Guilford Press
2004
For more information, please contact Trish Meyer, 763-7495, or meyerpa@umich.edu.
