Understanding Bipolar DisorderDavid Oliver of BiPolarCentral.com Begins a Speaking Tour on Bipolar Disorder
Stanhope, NJ (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- David Oliver, founder of www.bipolarcentral.com, is beginning a speaking tour on June 1 in Wantage, NJ that explains the role of the caregiver in the stability of a patient with bipolar disorder.
Oliver, who deals with bipolar disorder on a firsthand basis, provides support for his mother who has been diagnosed with it. Moreover, he took a year off from work to research the disease. During that time he developed unique coping strategies which he will share with other caregivers during his speaking tour.
"Many people deal with family members without fully knowing the most effective means of helping them live with their bipolar diagnosis," said Oliver. "That's why the main goal of my speaking tour is to educate people on the symptoms of bipolar as well as the best ways of coping with it."
The number of cases of bipolar disorder has doubled this year, according to a recent announcement from the National Institute of Mental Health. That announcement also stated that the increase in bipolar cases may have a wider impact on the caregiver community. The speaking tour will help prepare mental health caregivers for an increase in bipolar cases, and give them tools to detect and treat the disease.
"Generally most resources are geared toward the individual with bipolar disorder, but this tour is distinctive in that it focuses on the caregiver," said Oliver. He added that the speaking tour will also highlight what caregivers can do to support an individual with bipolar disorder without enabling them, which is a common problem with caregivers.
About Bipolarcentral.com:
The Web site www.bipolarcentral.com extends support and encouragement to individuals who are dealing with friends and family members suffering from bipolar disorder. The site provides the most comprehensive collection of information that relates to bipolar disorder, including advice, news, blogs, success stories, events and more.
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