Table 4.

Web resources for BD

Resource	Contact	Summary description of services
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance	www.dbsalliance.org	Recovery‐oriented, nonprofit consumer organization providing easily understandable information on BD treatments and research trials, as well as access to discussion forums and online or face‐to‐face support groups, and training courses for living well with the illness. A special section for caregivers, family, and friends is available. All information is vetted by a scientific advisory board.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)	www.nami.org	Major national organization offering information, advocacy,
	Information helpline: 1‐800‐950‐NAMI (6264)	and support to patients and families. Especially valuable for caregivers and families with special educational and support programs.
National Mental Health Information Center (NMHIC)	www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/database/	NMHIC maintains a comprehensive database to help locate mental health services anywhere in the United States, as well as suicide prevention and substance abuse programs.
Mental Health America	www.nmha.org	Nonprofit national association that assists patients and their
	Ph: 1‐800‐969‐6642	families to find treatment, support groups, and information on issues such as medication and financial concerns around treatment.
International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF)	www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org	Nonprofit international organization provides information (in 60 languages) on bipolar disorder and its treatment, including educational brochures and videos, a newsletter, webinars, and updates on current research. Forums and other resources are also oriented toward caregivers/family members.
International Society for Bipolar Disorders	www.isbd.org	Professional international organization fostering research to advance the treatment of bipolar disorders; publishes journal Bipolar Disorders, supports advocacy worldwide, and has a special section for patients and families.
Psych Central	www.psychcentral.com	A sponsored, information‐packed website, Psych Central is
	Ph: 1‐978‐992‐0008	maintained by a psychologist, Dr. Grohol. It is not specific to BD but covers the disorder comprehensively. Special features include an “ask the therapist” facility and moderated online support groups.