Important Note: This
site is not a substitute for routine or urgent care. Read "Please
Understand" below if you're new here. .
Many of the questions individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder
(Manic Depressive Illness) ask can only be answered by a qualified psychiatrist.
Bipolar World is very fortunate to have Dr. Jim Phelps at
our website to respond to the questions of our visitors. Visit Dr. Phelps' web site Psycheducation.org
to learn more about him.
Before sending a question to Dr. Phelps please review the questions
he has already responded to to see if your question has already been
answered. Be as brief and concise as possible in your questions.
Then watch for his replies. Be patient!
Thank You Dr. Phelps from all of us at Bipolar World.
Due to the volume of mail received, Dr. Phelps is not able to respond personally
to every letter. Letters that can be answered by
experienced Bipolar World staff will be answered through personal email and may appear in other columns on our site. Ask the Doctor About Bipolar Disorder - Dr. Jim Phelps
Please Understand: Due to time restraints and the volume of mail received Dr. Phelps is not
able to respond to every question. This site is intended solely for
informational purposes and is not a substitute for routine or urgent medical
evaluation, treatment or consultation. Individuals with medical or
personal problems are requested to seek advice from their own physician or
mental health professional. Dr. Phelps' responses should not be construed
as medical opinions aimed at establishing a diagnosis or course of treatment.
Individuals who are being treated should not construe information here as
replacing or superseding recommendations of their own clinician.
Information found here may serve as a topic of discussion between patients and
their individual clinicians. Clinicians should appreciate that suggestions
made here, without benefit of direct assessment, are not intended as direct
consultative recommendations. Questions may be edited for space and
clarity.
