Electronic Monitoring of your Bipolarity :-) :-( . The Maudsley Bipolar eMonitoring Project

November 18th, 2006

This is an exciting study for people with Bipolar disorders (also known as manic depression) in the United Kingdom. It aims to give us a better understanding on the course of Bipolar illness by studying the application of new technologies (electronic mood diaries and activity monitors) for assisting the better self-monitoring of this devastating but yet fascinating condition.

The Maudsley Bipolar eMonitoring Website

Click here to read more and to participate in the trial
(the recruitment for now is closed — please register your interest for future developments of the project)!

*ISBD Edinburgh/Stanley Barcelona 2006 Conference Poster *

Captain’s Log: “Intra-galactic Decisions…”
Stardate 100708 (A.S.)*

July 11th, 2008

Federation space has been unsettled over the last few weeks. Order in federation space is of paramount importance, and any deviations from it are promptly been dealt with. There are competing interests within federation space, which often make the lives of us smaller captains troubled. Some can easily elicit themselves without second thoughts, always taking advantage of the situation ahead. Others are troubled by their conscience. Lack of experience usually leads to mistaken decisions. Although intimidation tactics are some times used by more primitive federation masters, the smarter and more sophisticated masters will use the forces of “friendship”, “security” and “understanding” to get their commands obeyed and to ensure compliance. The balance however is a delicate matter. At the end of the day we are all accountable for our actions one way or another. Be it with whom we chose to learn from, collaborate with, or work for. Such decisions however are often influenced by external factors. The question often becomes one of survival. The code and our mission are loud and clear. They have always been. This has often led to taking the wrong path and taking risks that come with a dear price. In all this intra-galactic muddle an angel from the past has made contact. She insists on joining us and coming onboard of our little vessel. We have a kind presence she claims. She has a special and kind presence too :) . Special care is always taken on who comes on board. We have a duty of care and our material and mental resources are limited. In the meantime contact with former crew members who are doing well inform us of emerging “competition” from a different galaxy. This has been a long anticipated development but it can only be a positive development for the greater good of our shared mission. The commander of that crew has a long and established history so it is only appropriate that he too develops his own little vessel. Registrations of future crew members are continuing. New specialist mechanics get in touch offering their services to further develop our little enterprise. Our primary mechanic and trusted dear friend is slowly awakening but special care is required. He is an unsung hero in our story, and his primary concern has been to assist his friend. Despite his peculiarities and engagement issues he has done so in many ways. No matter how our mission may end, the new friendships we have made and the old ones we have strengthened will be there to remind us of it all. Captain Out. OVER.

* After Skinner