Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens - Other Places To Get Help

The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health provides Web site provides a forum for discussions of current research as well as pamphlets, factual information, and ongoing studies into the cause and treatment of bipolar disorder for both adults and children.

The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is a parent-led, nonprofit, Web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset bipolar disorder. This organization provides resources to help families better understand childhood and adolescent bipolar disorder.

The Massachusetts General Hospital Bipolar Clinic and Research Program Web site provides current research information and treatment opportunities for bipolar disorder. If a person meets the requirements, he or she may be eligible to participate in the clinical research on this disorder.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a national self-help and family advocacy organization dedicated solely to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. NAMI focuses on support, education, advocacy, and research. The mission of the organization is to "eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases."