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MDS is a disorder characterized by extremes in mood and activity. One might very exuberant and energetic (mania) or even extremely withdrawn and inactive (depression). These changes may have major consequences for those who find themselves, as well as his or her environment (family, your friends or colleagues at work). The extremes of the vote psychiatric hospital is often unavoidable. Because the voting both poles mania and depression can reach is MDS also called bipolar disorder.
MDS is treatable. Medications play a vital role. The motivation of the patient and those concerned to come to accept the disease and to a mania or depression at an early stage to learn to recognize its importance.
The VMDB responds to this by giving Information, Organizing pemphigus and promoting psychoeducation.
Much about the disease MDS is included in "The bipolar disorder for patients and stakeholders", a guide, published by the Working Group and the Li + VMDB. Semi-June 2006, the revised edition of this book appeared. This is made possible by a fund of Stichting Nuts OHRA in Amsterdam. It can be ordered by € 2.50 to make the giro account 227 198 VMDB Utrecht, stating "guideline" and your address.