by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
This booklet provides an overview of depression and bipolar disoder. It explains what you can do to help a loved one with depression or bipolar disorder, what to do to make sure they get effective treatment, and how to help someone who has symptoms of depression. It also discusses what to do it you think the person might be considering suicide and how to help someone during a manic episode. It further explains how to support someone during outpatient treatment and how long it will take before the person feels better.