BDSG Albuquerque Bipolar & Depression is a free support group to help individuals obtain a better understanding of bipolar disorder through sharing experiences and providing support. Bipolar disorder is a treatable mental disorder marked by extreme changes in mood like sadness, hopelessness, changes in appetite sleep, inability to concentrate, thoughts of death or suicide, energy, and behavior. Nearly six million adult Americans are affected by bipolar disorder. It usually begins in late adolescence (often appearing as depression during the teen years), although it can start in early childhood or later in life. An equal number of men and women develop this disorder with a manic episode, women with a depressive episode), and it is found among all ages, races, ethnic groups and social classes. The disorder tends to run in families and appears to have a genetic link. Like depression and other serious illnesses, bipolar disorder can also negatively affect spouses and partners, family members, friends and co-worker's. Groups will be on Thursdays from 7:00pm - 8:30 pm at: