Show Notes
For World Bipolar Day, Professor Sameer Jauhar speaks with Dr Clare Dolman, researcher at Edinburgh University and King's College London, about her personal experience of living with bipolar disorder and her research on bipolar and women's health.
This in-depth conversation explores the often-missed early signs of bipolar, the reality of mania and the profound impact of hormones on women's mental health, from the menstrual cycle through pregnancy and into perimenopause.
If anything in the podcast has resonated with you, or if you're seeking support, please visit: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/bipolar-disorder
We also produce a leaflet on bipolar disorder, written by psychiatrists and co-produced by patients and carers. It's free to read on our website, and if you're a practice or would prefer a physical copy, printed leaflets are available to order at https://store.rcpsych.ac.uk/products/bipolar-disorder-leaflet
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