The content of this poster is so important to me because it makes me realize that we have made progress in this study. As a peer researcher on this project, I have spent many hours working and years waiting to see what kind of difference we are going to make. The fact that the results are starting to find their target brings both a sense of achievement, and a push for me to work harder and find more ways to contribute to our important cause.
Our main goal in this study has been to find the top self-management strategies for people living with bipolar disorder in order to help maintain stability and prevent episodes in hypomania and mania — and then to get that information to the people. This poster introduces the results of an extremely well thought out and practical study, highlighting the brilliance behind the methods that were chosen for this project. What better way would there be to determine the best of existing strategies in self-management than to pool the literature and get consensus directly from people living well with the condition, as well as the healthcare providers that work closely with these people?! To validate the results further is the fact that both groups of experts really agreed in so many ways.
I am excited about this poster because it is a sign that the definitive results of this study will now start to reach the people who need it most. Educators, healthcare providers — and ultimately people that live with the condition — will have accessible research that can help people with bipolar disorder lead more stable, safe lives. Personally, I will continue to find ways to support these goals and encourage the best strategies in self-management of bipolar disorder.
To view the pdf of the poster, please click here.
Mike Scott is working as a community living counsellor/support worker, after recently leaving fifteen years of electrical service and construction work behind — to pursue heartfelt life goals. Mike enjoys music, writing, psychology and spending time in the B.C. sunshine with his kids and partner.
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All that hard work was worthwhile. Congratulations to everyone for a great study. Thanks for the post, Mike.
are there self management groups or workshops for people with BD in Vancouver?
There are! You can contact either Erin at erin.michalak@ubc.ca or myself at ntk@redefiningbipolar.org to find out more about workshops on self-management.