Communication researcher Dr. Bradford Bitterly and cognitive therapist Dr. Lisa O'Donnell tackle the reasons, considerations, and potential risks and benefits of disclosing your bipolar disorder diagnosis at the workplace and in personal relationships with friends and family. Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak.
00:00 Introduction
02:08 About Dr. Bradford Bitterly
03:43 About Dr. Lisa O'Donnell
- Introduction to Disclosure -
04:35 Stigma & Bipolar Disclosure - "Discrimination is a reality"
06:23 Risks & Benefits/Pros & Cons of Disclosing
12:19 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Disclosing
15:49 Preparing to Disclose - "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst"
- Strategies on How to Disclose -
16:55 How to Avoid Disclosure When You Don't Want To
18:14 Should You Lie About Your Bipolar Diagnosis?
20:22 Use Dodging & Deflection Like A Politician
22:53 Humor Can Help You Disclose or Avoid Disclosing
- Q&A -
27:18 Is It Too Difficult to Explain What Mania Is to Others?
31:58 Disclosing At Work - Frame It Around Productivity
36:27 Should You Disclose In Job Applications/Interviews?
38:55 When To Disclose In Romantic Relationships?
44:23 Should You Disclose In School/University Applications?
48:04 What If Your Workplace/Employer Is Not Accommodating?
More on this episode: talkBD.live/disclosure
Dr. Bradford Bitterly is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on communication during strategic disclosure interactions, such as negotiations and interviews.
Dr. Lisa O’Donnell joined Wayne State University’s School of Social Work in 2017 as an Assistant Professor. She is dedicated to clinical and intervention research examining the nature of clinical and employment outcomes for mood and anxiety disorders, particularly bipolar disorder, as well as efforts to develop, refine, and implement evidence-based treatment. Lisa has been trained in various evidence-based treatments and has over 15 years of experience in delivering individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and families. She is certified as a cognitive therapist through the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research.
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