Helpful Products/Resources for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder can be a challenging condition to manage, but there are many resources and products available to help individuals with bipolar disorder live a fulfilling and productive life. Whether you are newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder or have been living with the condition for years, these resources and products can help you better manage your symptoms, improve your overall health and well-being, and connect with others who understand what you are going through.

The information provided in this post is intended to be supplementary to medications and should not be considered a replacement for them. It is essential to discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your healthcare provider before implementing them. Note, these are not in any particular order.

#1 Mood Trackers

Recommendation:

• eMoods

  • Mood tracking app that helps users monitor and manage their symptoms

    • Cost: Free

    • Apple 

    • Android 

#2 Sleep Trackers:

Recommendation:

• Withings Sleep - Sleep Tracking Pad Under The Mattress With Sleep Cycle Analysis

  • Device that goes under your mattress that monitors sleep patterns and provides insights into sleep

    • Price Range: $100-150

#3 Pill Boxes:

Recommendation:

• Basic Weekly Pill Box

  • Container to organize and keep track of medications

    • Price Range: $5-10

• Time Since Last Opened Bottle Cap

  • Device that helps track the amount of time that has elapsed since a medication bottle was last opened

    • Price Range: $10-20

• PillDrill Medication Tracking System

  • Smart device that helps manage and track medication schedules, including reminders, tracking of medication intake, and alerts for missed doses

    • Price Range: $250-300

#4 Therapy:

Recommendation:

• Guide to finding a therapist on Psychology Today

#5 Sleep Hygiene Programs:

Recommendation:

• Somryst

  • Digital therapeutic program that provides cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to individuals through a mobile app

    • Somryst is available only with a prescription and the cost may vary depending on individual healthcare plans

• The Insomnia Workbook

  • Self guided workbook to help manage and overcome insomnia by addressing the underlying causes and developing healthy sleep habits

    • Price Range: $15-25

#6 Meditation / Mindfulness Programs:

Recommendation:

• HeadSpace

  • Mobile app that offers guided meditation, mindfulness exercises, and other resources to help individuals manage stress, improve focus, and promote overall wellbeing

    • Price Range: $12.99 per month, $69.99 per year

    • Apple 

    • Android

#7 Maintaining Sobriety:

Recommendation:

• Resource to find the substance use treatment that fits you:

  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    • 24/7 information and referral services

    • 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Recommendation for Self-Guided Recovery:

• Reset for Recovery

  • FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutic that offers evidence-based resources and tools to support individuals recovering from addiction, including a community forum, peer support, and online courses.

#8 Psychoeducation:

Recommendation:

• The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know

  • This book provides a comprehensive overview of bipolar disorder, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options, and also provides practical tips for managing the illness and maintaining stability

  • Price Range: $18-30

• NAMI Peer-to-Peer:

  • Free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery.

  • Find Programs Near You Here 

#9 Support Groups:

Recommendation:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • NAMI offers free, peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder. You can find a local NAMI chapter and support group using the "Find Your Local NAMI" search tool on their website

  • https://www.nami.org/Find-Support.

#10 Diet Programs:

Recommendation:

• Noom 

  • Noom is a weight loss and health program that uses a personalized coaching approach, with a focus on behavior change, to help individuals make sustainable lifestyle changes and achieve their health goals.

    • Price: $59 for a monthly subscription to $199 for an annual subscription.

• The Beck Diet Solution

  • The Beck Diet Solution is book that takes a cognitive behavioral therapy-based approach to weight loss that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors related to food and eating.

    • Price Range: $10-20