Response to Miami Shooting: What Families & Friends Can Do To Help Someone with Bipolar Disorder

From: U.S. Newswire | Date: December 9, 2005 | Copyright information

WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The shooting of Rigoberto Alpizar in Miami on Dec. 7 has left many people wondering what bipolar disorder really is and how they can help someone with bipolar disorder get well.

"It is really important for family members and friends to understand what they can do," said Julie Totten, president of Families for Depression Awareness. "People with bipolar disorder can get well, especially with other people's help."

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a chronic mood disorder where a person has periods of ...

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