jews d in the sponsored by our community partners Bipolar Disorder Kadima Collaborates With Prechter Program To Host Community Forum Community forum to bring more understanding. KAT BERGMAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS F or people with bipolar dis- order, the world can alter- nate between being a dark, depressed place, and one of infinite possibilities and manic energy. The roller coaster of moods seems to cascade out of control, unless indi- viduals get help from trained mental health specialists and find a medica- tion that works for them. Even with help available, far too many people with bipolar disorder end their own lives. People who have bipolar disorder experience “highs” (periods of mania) and “lows” (periods of depression). Researchers such as Melvin McInnis, M.D., director of the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan Depression Center, want to under- stand why bipolar disorder happens, how to treat it more effectively, and how to help patients and their families get the most out of modern knowledge about the condition once known as manic depression. “There are many routes to this disease and many routes through it,” McInnis says. “We have found there are many biological mechanisms that drive the disease and many interac- tive external influences on it. All of these elements combine to affect the disease as patients experience it.” The Prechter program’s research suggests that bipolar disorder has many causes. Everyone’s experience with bipolar disorder is unique. But all these experiences include features that fall into the following majority of my days were full seven classes of observable of hopelessness and dread. I characteristics: don’t ever remember being • Disease: Changes in happy. The prospect of doing how certain chemicals func- my homework or of going to tion in the brain may affect a birthday completely over- bipolar disorder. whelmed me. I remember • Neurocognitive: obsessing about what it would Changes in thinking, reason- Dr. Melvin McInnis be like to cease to exist and to ing and emotion processing. do so in a way that wouldn’t • Temperament and per- hurt anyone else,” says Mitzi sonality: People with bipolar disor- B., one of the program’s dedicated der are frequently more reactive and research participants. “temperamental” compared to the “Since my diagnosis I have been average person. on a mood stabilizer and an anti- • Motivated behaviors: People psychotic. My meds are an important with bipolar disorder frequently part of my treatment because they experience substance use disorders raise the bottom of the pool for me, and other behavioral patterns. to keep me from drowning. Then I • Life story: Trauma and abuse in use my coping skills to really thrive.” childhood, unfortunate life experi- The Prechter program’s research ences and other challenges contribute focuses on personalizing treatment to bipolar disorder in complex ways. of bipolar disorder to prevent recur- • Sleep and circadian patterns: rences and to enable those living with Patterns of sleep and circadian bipolar to lead healthy and produc- rhythms are often different among tive lives. bipolar patients, causing disruptions “Bipolar disorder has a lot to teach in daily patterns and routines. humankind about other illnesses • Outcomes and course of illness: because it covers the breadths of Measures of how someone’s symp- human mood, emotion and behavior toms change over time and respond like no other condition,” McInnis to treatment. says. “What we can learn in bipolar about all these factors will be directly applicable to monitoring other com- NEW HOPE We do not know exactly what causes plex diseases and personalizing the bipolar disorder. Research through approach to managing them.” • the Prechter program is creating new Kat Bergman is marketing and communications hope for those who suffer from this manager at the Prechter Bipolar Research devastating illness. “For as long as I can remember, the Program at U-M in Ann Arbor. ALL WATCHES & CLOCKS 20%-40% OFF 2 Off $ Any Battery Installed (Except Lithium) David Marshall Mike Buatti Sue O’Shea Jean Nemenzik Nicole Lawson The Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program, in col- laboration with Southfield- based Kadima, will host “Bright Nights Community Forum: Understanding Bipolar Disorder” from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Melvin McInnis, M.D., research director for the Prechter program, will present and join a panel of experts to answer audience questions. Panelists are Sue O’Shea, Ph.D., and David Marshall, Ph.D., from the Prechter program; Jean Nemenzik, LMSW, clinical director for Kadima; Mike Buatti from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Michigan & NAMI Metro; and Nicole Lawson, clinical administrator, Oakland Community Health Network. Kadima provides comprehensive residential, therapeutic and social services to all people with mental health needs. Additionally, several organizations focusing on mental health services will have information tables at this event. This event is free and open to the public, but pre- registration is required. Go to michmed.org/EDr7O to register. @]pflXi\efkn\Xi`e^`k¿j\cc`k%%% fi9FIIFNfe`k Expires 5-10-18 t8BUDI3FQBJS t$MPDL3FQBJS t+FXFMSZ3FQBJS 3 Off $ House Calls on Grandfather Clocks Any Watchband in Stock t#BUUFSJFT*OTUBMMFE8IJMFi6w8BJU Expires 5-10-18 t"MM5ZQFTPG-FBUIFSBOE.FUBM8BUDICBOET ALL t$JUJ[FO&DP%SJWF8BUDIFT (Never Needs a Battery) t)PVTF$BMMTPO(SBOEGBUIFS$MPDLT WE MOVED!! 27867 Orchard Lake Rd. Orchard 12 Plaza (NW corner of Orchard Lake & 12 Mile Rds., corner store behind Starbucks) Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-553-7720 watchbandsplus.com 28 April 12 • 2018 jn In Stock Citizen, Bulova Watches & Clocks on Sale NEW LOCATION (formerly on Orchard Lake, S. of 13 Mile) FREE Repair Estimate on All Watches & Clocks Expires 5-10-18 Pfl can’t enjoy jewelry if it’s sitting in your safe deposit box. Sell or borrow on it for immediate cash. We deal in jewelry, watches, diamonds and coins. A Service to Private Owners, Banks & Estates Coins & Jewelry Contact Larry Allan **.''Nff[nXi[8m\%›9\kn\\e(+D`c\8[Xdj›9`id`e^_Xd#D@ 248-644-8565 2141080