Are you or a loved one struggling with bipolar disorder? Or worried about mood swings and periods of depression? This episode could change your life.
Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews nationally recognized Bipolar Disorder expert, Dr. Claudia Baldassano, MD, about her frequent conversations with patients, volunteering her practical tips and message of hope.
We discuss:
1) Dr. B's approach for guiding young patients through a first diagnosis
2) Her recommendations re: alcohol and marijuana
3) A message of hope and support for individuals and family members living with bipolar disorder
Seeking answers for you or your loved one? Dr. Baldassano sees individuals from all over the country for a comprehensive, state-of-the-art consultation at the University of Pennsylvania Mood Disorders Treatment Program.
References from Episode:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide by Dr. David Miklowitz
Dr. Claudia Baldassano is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her residency training in both Neurology and Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital and fellowship at the Harvard Bipolar Program before joining Penn in 2000. She is also the recipient of numerous teaching awards including The Robert Dunning Dripps Memorial Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education.
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