Today marks Bipolar Awareness Day and this year, SADAG is raising awareness to eliminate the stigma that so many still feel in their homes, workplace and broader society.

By talking about it, sharing resources and encouraging others to share their stories, we too can help better understand their condition, and hopefully motivate them to reach out for help. If you have a loved one living with Bipolar Disorder, you might find it easier to support them if you understand their symptoms, treatment plan and self-management techniques.

To help better understand Bipolar Disorder, you can use the information below to support and encourage your loved one to stay well and get help when needed.

 Brochure explaining signs, symptoms, treatment and support

Watch our recent #FacebookFriday Online LIVE Chat unpacking Bipolar Support Groups and the benefits of joining a group

 Actor and Comedian Nina Hastie shares more about her personal account of living with Bipolar Disorder

Learn more about Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Understand the Treatment Options available

Former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida hosts a Bipolar Disorder Mindful Monday Session with Author and SADAG Support Group Leader, Samantha Smirin

Learn more about how to use a Mood Diary and how it can benefit you

Check out SADAG Bipolar Awareness Day Newsletter

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Men And Depression

Men in South Africa battle to come forward with mental health problems due often to the stigma attached to mental health. Dr Korb, psychiatrist and psychologist makes it clear and easy to understand the many ways to get help and a diagnosis. Click here.

Anxiety And Panic Attacks

Dr Colinda Linde, well known CBT expert, specializing in panic and anxiety, answers questions you may have after you have received your diagnosis. Click here.

Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Depression & Suicide

Radio presenter, GP and SADAG Board Member, the late Dr Sindi van Zyl, talks about identifying warning signs of Suicide and what to do to get help. She also shares her own personal experience of Depression and how she copes every day. Click here

Depressive Disorder And How To Cope

Clinical Psychologist, Zamo Mbele discusses Depression and ways in which you can cope. Click here to view the video.

Bipolar Disorder

If you have recently been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Dr Leigh Jeanet, Sandton Psychiatrist, specialising in bipolar will answer some of the questions you may have, after your diagnosis. Click here.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Shai Friedland (Cinical Psychologist) discusses Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the way people can get help should they be suffering from OCD. Click here to view the video.

Mental Health Stigma & Discrimination

Nkini Phasha speaks on the stigma surrounding mental health and discrimination that people endure within communities. Click here to view the video.

Do You want to check your Mental Health?
Questionnaires below

• If you think you may have Depression take this Self rating questionnaire and discuss the Findings with your Mental Health expert. Click here.
• If you think you have Bipolar Disorder take this self rating questionnaire and discuss the findings with your mental health expert. Click here.
• If you think you may have PTSD take this Self rating questionnaire and discuss the Findings with your Mental Health expert. Click here.
• If you think you may have Panic & Anxiety take this Self rating questionnaire and discuss the Findings with your Mental Health expert. Click here
• If you think you may have Postnatal Depression take this Self rating questionnaire and discuss the Findings with your Mental Health expert. Click here
• If you think you may have ADHD take this Self rating questionnaire and discuss the Findings with your Mental Health expert. Click here