My speaking about Bipolar Disorder and the Japanese culture in the Bipolar Support Club room on Clubhouse

It’s difficult managing the demands that come with the holidays. For some, the winter holidays also bring about feelings of sadness, reminders of losses, and comparisons regarding how their life doesn’t measure up to others.

Reaching out for help and seeking therapy can be scary and nerve-racking; however, doing so shows a lot of strength. In this video I discuss this and how to take that first step.

I explain the experience of depression and tips for friends of individuals struggling with depression.

The emotions experienced, along with how depression makes areas of life difficult, may lead individuals to have the following thoughts and expectations…

Individuals living with depression may not want to feel sad anymore, while at the same time, think that they are not deserving of feeling better. The desire to be free from depression, conflicts with what they think they’re worthy of.

The difference between a coping skill and avoidance can be confusing. I help clarify it and I explain why coping skills matter.

Individuals who live with bipolar disorder can be successful. In this post, I provide tips to be successful while living with bipolar disorder.

In this video I explain what a mood tracker is, what it includes, and why it is used.

When it comes to monitoring and managing mood symptoms, sleep is both an anchor and an indicator because…

Mental health is an individuals overall health and well-being. It includes how fulfilled they are, how they cope with difficulties, and how they view themselves.

It is possible to have a relationship that includes boundaries when your loved one is living with bipolar disorder. Some considerations for boundaries are…