Thu.Nov 14, 2024

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Bipolar Rule: You can’t outthink bipolar disorder.

Nnatasha Tracy

I thought for a long time that I could outthink bipolar disorder. I believed that if I just read the right book or learned the right coping skill, I could defeat it with sheer willpower. But here's the truth: bipolar disorder isn’t just in your mind – it’s in your brain. You can’t think your brain into health any more than you can think your pancreas into producing insulin.

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Social work, neglect and the renewal of ‘poverty aware practice’

Health & Social Care Workforce

Carl Purcell, of the Health and Social Care Workforce Research Unit, King’s College London, reflects on a recent meeting of the Social Work History Network (17 June 2024).

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The Future of Mental Health by Caitlyn Ner

Bipolar Bandit

The future of mental health: Personalized to the individual Adaptive based on mood and mental state Leverages AI and biometrics Immersive and gamified experiences Social community features Accessible evidence-based interventions Integrates with your holistic health Safeguards for those at risk Promotes positive habits Scalable through automation Evokes altered states of consciousness Prioritizes precision Evaluated through trials Designed thoughtfully Makes therapy engaging Provides real-time su