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hey there - here are some good places to start reading about bipolar disorder: 

www.dbsalliance.org - depression and bipolar support alliance 

www.nami.org - national alliance for the mentally ill 

www.psycheducation.org - a Dr.'s site (Oregon) 

www.healthyplace.org - collection of information on several mental illnesses - the bipolar community has a support link with several articles for family members 

i think it is a great idea to learn as much as you can about bipolar and other mental illnesses.  As the "observer", you may identify symptoms and the triggers before your son does.  it may take quite awhile of trying different med combinations before finding the one that helps him the most.  But at least you will have some info and support as to what to do in the meantime (My husband was diagnosed in December with bipolar II disorder and we are in the "med" search as well).  hope you find some of this helpful!  :)