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'MDF The BiPolar Organisation' is the new name for the national charity the Manic Depression Fellowship.
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The Manic Depression Fellowship is a registered charity.
Number: 293340
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Southend MDF
The Southend Manic Depression Fellowship Self-help Group
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Observations on manic depression.
Written by Tina and David
Group facilitators, Southend MDF Self-help Group
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6. Where to get more information about manic depression
We have found that most people in our group who have experienced manic depression and their carers are very keen to obtain more information about their illness and treatment. People have found the following sources of information of particular help;
6.1. The Manic Depression Fellowship
The national user-led charity for manic depression provides information and advice.
The MDF
Castle Works
21 St George's Road
London SE1 6ES
(0207 793 2600
e-mail: mdf@mdf.org.uk
web site: www.mdf.org.uk
6.2. MDF information leaflets
The following are leaflets or booklets produced by the Manic Depression Fellowship;
Manic Depression. Bipolar Affective Disorder
Lithium Therapy; Questions of Balance
Drug Treatment of Manic Depression
Parenthood and Manic Depressive Illness
ECT; Pros, Cons and Consequences
The Enduring Power of Attorney
Comfort for Carers
Inside Out; A Guide to Self Management of MD
A Balancing Act; Help and coping strategies for those who care for people with manic depression
Planning Ahead; Advance directives and coping strategies for when you are ill
We think these are all easy to read and concise. The information is of a very high quality and would be our first choice recommended reading for people who have experienced manic depression and those who care about them and others who wish to help.
6.3. Video "Try self help"
Produced in association with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 1996 as part of the Defeat Depression Campaign. (0207 245 1231)
6.4. Video "With a little help from my friends"
Produced in 1998 by Cambridge Television and Film Productions for the Bishop of Ely. This is an excellent, sensible, gentle, but accurate and 'stigma reducing' video. (01353 662749 or (01223 236007. "An important challenge to myths and stigma." Dr. Lynne Friedli, Health Education Council.
6.5. Advance directives (also known as advance agreements)
We feel that having a personal advance directive can be very beneficial. In partnership with the Cambridge MDF self-help group, we have developed notes on advance directives, examples and a suggested pro-forma. Please e-mail us at mdf.southend@btinternet.com or visit our web site at www.mdf.southend.
btinternet.co.uk for more details. It is understood that the new Code of Practice for the Mental Health Act will also include guidance on advance directives.
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"[Observations on Manic Depression by Tina and David]...should be compulsory reading for everyone with any contact with people with manic depression."
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Dr Liz Armstrong, writing in Pendulum, the MDF Journal.
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Observations on manic depression page 6 of 6
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