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Not just a bad day: living with bipolar disorder

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Abstract
To the outsider, Mike, Erin, and Martha appear to have little in common, but they are all living under the shadow of one of the most commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental illnesses - bipolar disorder. Not Just a Bad Day challenges the stereotypes of the disorder by following three people who live with the complex illness. Treating them all is Dr. Paul Termansen. Through a groundbreaking mood disorders program he created at his clinic, Dr. Termansen offers a holistic approach to treatment that goes beyond just prescribing a pill. The illness varies with each patient, and they have adapted different ways of managing problems, anticipating mood change onset, avoiding relapse and staying on prescribed medications. Avoiding alcohol and drug use, getting regular exercise, and practicing stress management all help maintain stability. With intimate access and great sensitivity, Not Just a Bad Day details Mike, Erin, and Martha's personal struggles with the emotional highs and lows of a disorder they must learn to manage in order to lead productive, balanced lives, and sheds light on a disorder that often relegates its victims to the shadows.
Collection
National Film Board of Canada Collection
Subject
Manic-depressive illness, Community mental health services--British Columbia, Manic-depressive illness--Treatment--British Columbia, Manic-depressive persons--British Columbia--Interviews, Depression, Mental--Treatment--Case studies, Depressed persons--Rehabilitation--Case studies
Contributors
Hrankowski, Gillian (Director), Newbery, Marsha (Producer), Schmidt, Carolyn (Author of screenplay, etc.), Termansen, Paul (Performer), National Film Board of Canada (Distributor), Mars Entertainment Inc. (Producer), Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (B.C.) (Producer)
Duration
00:49:37 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Copyright Holder
Name National Film Board of Canada
RoleDistributor
Telephone310-453-1389
Address927 Stanford Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Email[email protected]
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