A new three-part podcast series on bipolar disorder and bipolar depression, sponsored by AstraZeneca, is now available for download. Tune in to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of bipolar depression, how to live with and manage the condition, and why it’s so important to maintain a continuous dialogue with a doctor to develop an appropriate treatment plan. The bipolar podcast series features Dr. Janet Taylor, clinical instructor of psychiatry at Harlem Hospital in New York and certified life coach; Emily Parsons, college student and activist successfully living with bipolar disorder; and, Donna Satow, co-founder of The Jed Foundation. http://www.realmentalhealth.com/bipolar/audio/bipolar-podcast-series.asp http://http://www.realmentalhealth.com/bipolar/rss Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:54:06 -0500 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:54:06 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) version http://www.feedforall.com Dr. Janet Taylor, clinical instructor of psychiatry at Harlem Hospital in New York and certified life coach, discusses the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder and bipolar depression. For many bipolar disorder patients, the depressive symptoms are significantly more debilitating than the manic symptoms associated with the illness and can drastically interfere with a person’s thoughts, productivity, and physical health.(7:47 minutes). http://www.realmentalhealth.com/bipolar/audio/bipolar-podcast-series.asp http://www.realmentalhealth.com/bipolar/audio/Podcast1-Dr-Janet-Taylor.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:54:06 -0500 Emily Parsons, a college student and activist, discusses her experiences living with bipolar disorder. Hear how she has helped inspire and educate others on campus while effectively managing the condition. Donna Satow, co-founder of The Jed Foundation, an organization working to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention, joins Emily to discuss her connection to mental illness and the need to change the way parents and college students think about mental health.(9:57 minutes). http://www.realmentalhealth.com/bipolar/audio/bipolar-podcast-series.asp http://www.realmentalhealth.com/bipolar/audio/Podcast2-EmilyParsons-DonnaSatow.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:42:00 -0400 Dr. Janet Taylor is back to discuss the importance of the patient-physician dialogue – ensuring patients and doctors talk openly and honestly with one another in order to recognize and effectively control symptoms of bipolar disorder, particularly the depressive ones. Dr. Taylor also emphasizes the need for patients to work with their doctors to develop appropriate treatment plans and that they stick to them even if feeling better. (8:08 minutes). http://www.realmentalhealth.com/bipolar/audio/bipolar-podcast-series.asp http://www.realmentalhealth.com/bipolar/audio/Podcast3-Dr-Janet-Taylor2.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:08:00 -0400