Session 176: Exploring Bipolar Disorders

<p class="p1">The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.</p> <p class="p1">Bipolar disorders are among the most commonly misunderstood disorders when it comes to mental illness. There is still a lot of confusion about how this disorder presents and it’s also very often misdiagnosed. So we wanted to take some time to clear up some of the confusion and provide you with some accurate information about what a bipolar disorder can look like. For this conversation I was joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Valdesha DeJean. She and I talked about the symptoms of both Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder, some of the treatment options typically suggested, the concerns related to creativity and medication, how to support a family member who’s been diagnosed, and she answered some community questions.</p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p> <p>Visit our <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/shop/therapy4bgirls" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/shop/therapy4bgirls&source=gmail&ust=1593664880963000&usg=AFQjCNHBW1o23ExOe-pgaTqnghXjBTf6pg">Amazon Store</a> for all the books mentioned on the podcast!</p> <p><strong>Support Our Sponsors</strong></p> <p>Make a plan to cast your vote and support voting rights at <a href="https://andstillivote.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">andstillivote.org</a></p> <p>Get a 30 day free trial of Curology at <a href= "https://www.curology.com/tbg" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">curology.com/tbg</a></p> <p>Catch the Season 2 Premiere of Tyler Perry's Sistas on BET, October 14th at 9/8 central and use the hashtag #SistasOnBET while you watch. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Where to Find Dr. DeJean</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.gapsychtreatment.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.gaps