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On this episode we discuss anger, that most horrid of secondary emotions. We discuss how anger can be an expression of depression. We’ll also talk about the rages often associated with younger people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. As well, we’ll listen in on an anger therapy session with a famous superhero. Finally, we’ll go over 10 ideas to help you get control of your anger.

On this episode, we talk about a slight few of the resources available at colleges and universities to people with mood disorders. We discuss the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and how it guarantees people with mood disorders’ rights to accommodations and freedom from discrimination. We also discuss the importance of finding what accommodations are available early on in college. Shira talks about ulifeline.com and Denisse tells us about what’s going on in the news.

On this episode, we talk about the pitfalls of college, specifically, bad ways of dealing with stress. Partying, substance abuse, not getting sleep, spending sprees, etc…these are the things that will sink you into the murk fast in college. We talk to national speaker on mental health issues and teens, Ross Szabo. Ross has a new book out. Shira with the tech corner.

It’s all news in this Denisse-filled supplemental. 1st week of April, 2008.

On this week’s show, we continue our college series by exploring issues surrounding the transition from high school to college life. We talk about the importance of good time management in guarding against all of the possible pitfalls. We go over a host of other factors that can trip up people during this transition. Shira gives us a tech tip on Active Minds.

Episode 21: We’re Going To College. On this episode, we begin our series on issues facing people with mood disorders while transitioning from high school to college. Time management, partying, getting good sleep, substance abuse…there are a lot of things that can throw someone off the straight and narrow in college. We’ll talk about some of those issues and the importance of being vigilant in avoiding the many pitfalls of University life. Also, we introduce our college rou...more

On this episode, we go all the way back to the beginning of the series to review the first 19 episodes. Who we are, what we’re doing, where we’ve been, and where we’re going: we cover it all. As well, make sure you check out our montage of some of the guests we’ve had on the show so far. Shira stops by for another tech tip.

In this episode, we wrap up our series on types of therapy by talking about behavior therapy. Behavior therapy derives from behaviorism which is largely founded on the principles of operant conditioning and the work of BF Skinner. Behavioral therapists use these same principles to train you to be a better you. Shira visits from the tech corner and more headlines from the mood disorders in the news.

Episode 18: Family Therapy. On this episode, we discuss what family therapy is and what to expect. We also go over fears people typically have about family therapy and challenge those fears. Denisse tells us about PETA wanting to take ice cream away from Britney Spears and Shira gives us a tech tip on a depression FAQ.

We continue our therapy supplemental podcasts by doing mock therapy with our 16-year-old character from a cognitive-behavioral perspective.

This week, we explain the basics of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitive-Behavioral therapy was pioneered by Aaron Beck, MD and has become one of the most effective types of therapy in modern times. We cover many different forms of cognitive distortions, those negative ways of lying to ourselves that lead us down a path to depression. As well, we introduce a new co-host.

This week’s supplemental includes a rough example of psychodymanic therapy. Ryan portrays a young boy from the previous week’s session, this time with the therapist focusing more on hidden meanings and patterns of doing things from a psychodynamic perspective.

Episode 16: Psychodynamic Therapy. We go over the modern form of psychotherapy sprung from the roots of Freud. We talk about what psychodynamic therapy is , including basic Freudian theory. Mood Disorders in the News. Tech Corner

Here we give an extremely brief and basic insight into what an initial interview might be like. We also cover confidentiality.

Episode 15: Types of Therapy. Not many people known what therapy entails if they’ve never been. We start a series that explores some of the types of therapy available. We also go over what to expect in an initial interview. Learning the terms for psychoeducation, psychodynamic therapy, behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and family therapy. Modd disorders in the news and tech corner as well.

Flipswitch is in need of a serious music upgrade! If you’re in a band or you’ve got some musical talent all on your own, submit your tracks to the Flipswitch podcast. All music must be original and cannot simply be recorded works of other artists. As we receive tracks from listeners, we’ll preview some of them on the show. Once we find one that tickles our fancy, it’ll become the opening track for the Flipswitch podcast. We’ll be accepting submissions through Ma...more

Episode 14: Creatvity. On this episode, we talk about the correlation between mood disorders and creativity. We also talk about creativity as a healing force. We talk with author Janet Fitch about her book, Paint It Black, and about what creativity means to her. Shira tells us how to post to the gallery on the Tech Corner and Denisse brings us up to speed with Mood Disorders in the News.

In this supplemental to our exercise show, we discuss the pitfalls to maintaining a decent exercise schedule. Plus, Shira comes clean about her workout slackness, but the crew comes up with a solid solution by episode’s end.

Episode 13: Exercise. On this episode, we talk about the importance of exercise in helping maintain a healthy lifestyle as well as provide a cornerstone for the regimented living necessary to deal with bipolar disorder. We also talk about exercise’s inherent antidepressant effects. Mood Disorders in the news. National Body Challenge on Tech Corner. Plus: 20 Facts In 120 Seconds. A discussion of what’s keeping you from exercising.

We realized that 30 minutes just wasn’t enough to talk about the sometimes very tricky realities of drugs and alcohol. So, we’ve added this mid-week supplemental episode for you guys where we talk more in depth about some of the challenges to living clear of drugs and alcohol. Shira joins us in a format that is much more conversational than our normal episodes. We stress this one fact: If you’re into drugs and alcohol and you don’t have a mood disorder, you’re lik...more

On this episode, we talk about the dangers or drugs and alcohol on those that use drugs and alcohol. We go over how drugs and alcohol are not cohesive to living a regimented life necessary for living successfully with a mood disorder. As well, mood disorders in the news. 20 facts in 120 seconds. Tech Corner. Quizzo.

Epidose 11: The Regimented Life. This week we talk about the importance of living an orderly, scheduled life in order to nomalize your body and minimize triggers that can send one into a manic phase. Denisse with Mood Disorder In the News. Shira with Tech Corner. learning the terms and the X Affect.

We talk about the concept of crisis and how people with mood disorders often go through very serious and troubling times. We talk to clinician Ruth Field about the nature of being in crisis and what can be done about it. Also, Shira stops by with a tip on Minding Your Mind and Denisse gives us all the headlines in Mood Disorders In the News. Also, learning the terms. And…….enter Ryan!

Episode 9: The Biological Basis of Mood Disorders. In this episode, Lindsey returns! We cover the topic of the influence of genetics in mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression. We interview Dr. James Hudziak, co-author of one of the largest genetics studies to date about youth risk factors. As well, Shira with a tech tip on creativity. Denisse with Mood Disorders in the News.

HEY GUYS! I’m back from the dead!!!!! I’m particularly ecstatic to be back with all of you… hope you didn’t miss me too much =] Hope all of your Halloweens’ were absolutely spooktastic….hah. What did everyone go as?? My best friend and I went together (I was Corpse Bride!!) And yes, we even went trick-or-treating. Well, to fill you in for what has recently gone down in the life of lindsey… I turned 17 yesterday…YAY!!!! We’ve got some rea...more

Episode 8 of Flipswitch: We go over the side effects common to many medications used in the treatment of mood disorders. We also interview recording artist Brandi Carlile. Mood disorders in the news. And Shira gives us some Mayo but holds the side effects.

On our medication podcast, Shira mentioned the Crazy Academics community on Livejournal. Crazy academics is a community of people in college living with a variety of psychiatric conditions. These people go to class every day, study hard for tests, and live out the college experience all while taking medications, going to therapy, and staying on top of their respective disorders. If you’re looking for down to earth people that will give you the honest skinny on the ins and outs of going ...more

On our medications show, we referenced links we’d be putting on the blog. Here are those links. These links will take you to the depressedteens.com articles page where you can explore further information on medication as well as a host of other issues. depressedteens.com articles

Now YOU can leave us a message on our brand new Flipswitch voicemail! If you think email is for posers and blogging is for chumps, you can let your voice be heard now just by dialing (847) 380-2378. You’ll hear a message from the Flipswitch voicemail and prompt to leave a message. We’ll check them and collect them and analyze them and do some CSI stuff to them. We’ll answer any questions we can and all comments are, of course, appreciated. We might even play it on the show...more

Episode 7 of Flipswitch. 4th week of October 2007: The Medication Episode. We go over the major medications used to treat bipolar disorder and depression. We break it down into antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants. Shira guest hosts again. And…she plays Quizzo! Mood disorders in the news, and a spot on Crazy Academics.

Thanks so much for sticking with us. Despite a severe round of the flu, Flipswitch is back on track and bringing you a first in a series of three shows on medication. The first show will be ready for posting tomorrow and will cover the major medications in three areas: antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants. And, just as a little teaser….we’re playing Quizzo again!!

Hey folks, Lindsey has caught the plague again. We’re pushing things back slightly, but we’ll be back in two shakes of a lambs tail. Thanks for hanging with us. Chris

One of the interesting questions we’ve had about our most recent show was totally unrelated to the topic: denial. Instead, people wondered who that was playing the country music near the end of the episode. It was the Lawerence Peters Outfit, a Chicago-based country band. You can check them out on myspace here.

Click here to see a great video on answerstv.com covering a lot of useful information on depression

Hi folks. It’s Chris. After a couple of weeks of wacky illness, we’re back. Check out this weeks show on denial if you haven’t already. We’re getting ready to roll out a show on medication. We’ve realized the topic of medication is so massive that we will have to split the show up into a few weeks. So, this week, we’re going to go over medication broadly, touching on things like antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and antidepressants. We’ll also touch...more

Episode 6 of Flipswitch. On this episode, we discuss the concept of denial. We talk to a guy named Matt that was diagnosed as a teenager with bipolar II and went on to be unmedicated, successfully navigating the education maze and becoming an attorney. Also: Mood disorders in the news, learning the terms, the X Affect.

Episode 5 of Flipswitch. We talk about the meaning of mania vs hypomania. Look for a special guest host this week. Learning the terms. Dr. Kay Jamison’s description of mania. Mood disorders in the news. Tech Corner on chapter functions. Quizzo. and more!

This week Tech Corner mentioned the The National Sleep Foundation. You can find them online and http://www.sleepfoundation.com/teens with tons of information on how sleep can affect you. As well, there’s a nifty little 3D animation which walks you through the ins and outs of the process of sleep and why it’s so important. It’s a ball of fun to watch. Catch it at this link: http://www.resisoftip.com/resisoft/nsf/flash_content/preloader.htm

Flipswitch Epidsode 4: Sleep. On this weeks show: 20 facts in 120 seconds, Mood disorders in the news, 5 Helpful tips on regaining control of your sleep habits, How sleep affects mood disorders, At the Polls: “What’s the #1 thing that keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep?”, Tech Corner, Listener Feedback.

Episode 3: Stigma. 3rd week of September, 2007. On this week’s show, we discuss the issue of stigma and what that means to teens and young adults with mood disorders. Our guest is a woman named Chris who was misdiagnosed with depression as a teenager and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Shira will stop by from the Tech Corner with a word about NamiStigmabusters. In additon, our new segment at the polls and a list of some notable celebrities that have been succesful with a moo...more

Episode 2 of Flipswitch: The Bipolar and Depression Connection. On this episode, Lindsey and Chris talk about the very serious issue of suicide. Clips of an interview with Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison about suicide are aired. Shira stops by from the tech corner.

Hey kidds! It’s Lindsey here. Well, our second podcast is soon to be up–and guess what we are missing???? YOU! Yep, that’s right.. we’re missing our essential feedback from you guys =’[ But the real point is, where as we do love feedback in general– we want you guys to remember… if you ask us questions… we will answer them **ON AIR!!!** yep. Shoot us an email at Flipswitch@bpkids.org — it is the dawning of the new age of technology– ...more

The first episode of Flipswitch: The Bipolar and Depression Connection. In this episode, we intro the series and your hosts, Chris and Lindsey. We’ll also explore the concept of wellness and the importance of making good choices. We’ll talk to John Mcmanamy, author of Living Well With Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You That You Need To Know. Shira stops by from the Tech Corner.

Welcome to depressedteens.com’s podcast. Our show is a fast-paced information packed program on mood disorders in teens and young adults. This podcast is made FOR teens dealing with a mood disorder or friends and family of a teen that is dealing with a mood disorder. Each week, hosts Chris and Lindsey will pick one central topic or issue surrounding being a teen or young adult with a mood disorder and go over a whole slew of information. One week we might talk about medication. Another week, w...more

Lindsey and I are recording a whole bunch of segments for our upcoming premiere and we expect to roll it out the first week of September. If you guys have any ideas on the types of things you’d like to hear on our show regarding mood disorders, just let us know. We always appreciate feedback. I hope you are all as excited about this as we are! —Chris

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