This episode explains bipolar disorder, manic and depressive episodes. If these themes bring up anything for you, please access any support needed. Supports include the Suicide Hotline, BeyondBlue or my mental health resources page: www.mentalhealthmelbourne.com . This episode is part two in a miniseries on understanding mental illness in everyday life, and supporting those you know. In this episode we detail how to recognise and support someone struggling with a cyclic mental health disorder, and how to set up supports to stabilise mood.