Looking for Parenting Support--Bipolar Disorder
Does anyone have any recommendations for a psychologist or therapist in the East Bay area, preferably East of Oakland, who specializes in Bipolar Disorder in young children? I am looking for parenting support. I am open to support groups as well. Thanks!
Jun 15, 2017
Parent Replies
Hi,
There is a parent's support group that meets in Lafayette. It's a while since I attended but it it is one of the few around here so hopefully it is still going - if you go to Nami,org you should be able to find more resources. http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=help_family_center http://bipolarchild.com/resources/online-resources/ These links provide lots of information - CABF was particularly helpful when I needed it. Hang in there - it can be very isolating to be the parent of a child with a mood disorder.
As far as support groups go, my family did the 12 week Family-to-Family program offered by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). I recommend it to any family facing mental illness.
I think the only chapter in the Bay Area is in Pleasanton. https://www.nami.org/Local-NAMI/Details?state=CA&local=0464f53b-dedc-4801-af37-842640d47780
Bay Area children's association
BACA