Bipolar Disorder Daily News Blog

Bring Change 2 Mind Launches today

A new high-profile organization, Bring Change 2 Mind, is being launched today through a series of public service announcements (PSAs). The PSAs address the stigma of Mental Illness and raise awareness of the prevalence of Mental Illness in the U.S.; they are directed by Ron Howard and feature Glenn Close. Glenn Close is working in concert with several leading organizations to create Bring Change 2 Mind. For more information, see www.bringchange2mind.org. Ms. Close has a sister, Jessie, who suffers from bipolar disorder. I must admit that I became a bit emotional when watching a few of the clips available at Read more...

2009 NAMI Conference: New online information technology introduced

NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania used the occasion of the 2009 NAMI conference to introduce an innovative website that provides information, education and support to mental health consumers, family members and the community. The new website utilizes a patented technology which simulates real-time conversations enabling users to ask specific questions and receive specific responses to questions about Mental Illness. This interactive content, the result of a multi-year research & development effort, offers general advice about Mental Illness and includes links to NAMI fact sheets about bipolar disorder and other specific conditions. While a small portion of the content (less than 10%) provides Read more...