Session 92: Life With A Bipolar Disorder

<p>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="gmail-m_5781669205498897623gmail-p1">In this week's episode we are exploring life with a bipolar disorder diagnosis. For this conversation, I was joined by Melissa Ifill, LCSW. Melissa and I chatted about what it means to be diagnosed with a bipolar disorder, what treatment looks like, how bipolar disorder impacts relationships, how family and friends can support someone with a bipolar disorder, and she shared her favorite resources in case you want to learn more.</p> <p class="gmail-m_5781669205498897623gmail-p1"> </p> <p class="gmail-m_5781669205498897623gmail-p1"><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p> <p>Visit our <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/shop/therapy4bgirls" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Amazon Store</a> for all the books mentioned on the podcast!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Where to Find Melissa</strong></p> <p><strong><a href= "https://www.melissaifill.com/">https://www.melissaifill.com/</a></strong></p> <p>Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/melissaifilllcsw/">@melissaifilllcsw</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/melissaifilllcsw/">@melissaifilllcsw</a></p> <p> </p> <p>If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at <a href= "https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.<wbr />therapyforblackgirls.com/<wbr />directory</a>.</p> <p>To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at <a href= "https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.<wbr />therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe</a><wbr />.</p> <p>The TBG Merch store is open for business! Shop <a href= "https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop" target="_blank" rel= "noo