Flipswitch

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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 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.