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Mara Aloi, MD

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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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It can be quite helpful to talk to other people who have dealt with or are dealing with manic depression. Family members can also benefit from support groups because they can share tips on coping that have worked for them. The following is a list of resources and support groups:

Befrienders International
To find a local suicide prevention hotline, log on to the web site of this suicide prevention group.

Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Phone: 847-256-8525

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Phone: 800-826-3632

Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA)
Phone: 410-955-4647

Mood Challenge Support Group
Phone: 309-671-8000

Mood Disorders Support Group, Inc.
Phone: 212-533-MDSG

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
Phone: 800-829-8289

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264)

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