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Bipolar disorder is a medical condition that affects brain function and leads to dramatic changes in mood. These shifts can be so intense that they affect daily life, from work and school to personal relationships. Here are resources to help career professionals learn more about the condition and support clients with bipolar navigate their careers.
3 Ways to Support Employees with Bipolar Disorder (Harvard Business Review) [Article]
While geared toward business leaders, career practitioners can learn about organizational measures that bring out the best in individuals living with bipolar, such as modifying features of a job description and promoting a culture of performance and compassion.
Bipolar & Business with Rosie Burrows (Diary of a ADHD Strategist Podcast) [Podcast]
Entrepreneur Rosie Burrows shares her story of building a successful business while managing bipolar disorder. She offers practical strategies such as reframing challenges into opportunities, harnessing creative bursts and creating a strong support system.
Bipolar Disorder and Employment Issues (The Recovery Village Columbus) [Article]
This article discusses what bipolar disorder is, ways that it affects employment possibilities and how people can support coworkers with the condition.
Grace and grit: Living and working while bipolar (CareerWise) [Article]
Haley Gienow-McConnell, a seasoned disability and accessibility consultant, shares her story of navigating life and work with bipolar disorder. She talks about the challenges of balancing personal needs with supporting family members with disabilities, mood fluctuations and the struggle of advocating for workplace accommodations.
Jill Huggett: Tips For How You Can Manage Your Career and Bipolar Disorder (International Bipolar Foundation) [Video]
Jill Huggett, co-founder and president of Bipolar Career Advisors, discusses the effects of bipolar disorder on careers, choosing the right career, a tool she calls VEST Inventory (vision, emotions, self-awareness and triggers), job search strategy and other advice.
Jobs for people with bipolar disorder (Medical News Today) [Article]
There is no one-size-fits-all career for people with bipolar disorder. A person’s choice of job role depends on several factors, including their abilities, interests and strengths. This article looks more closely at the types of jobs that may suit people with bipolar disorder and help them balance their work with their health.
Supporting Career Development for Individuals With Bipolar Disorder: Online Resources and Job Search Strategies (International Bipolar Foundation) [Article]
This piece explores the unique career challenges people with bipolar may experience, planning a career path, seeking out specific online career resources, and managing bipolar and career development simultaneously.
Additional reading
- Career Services Guide: Supporting People Affected by Mental Health Issues (CERIC)
- Navigating episodic disability in the workplace (CareerWise)
- Talking to employers and colleagues about neurodiversity (CareerWise)
- The human-centred workplace: Fostering belonging for neurodivergent professionals (CareerWise)
