He is the author of Owning Bipolar: How Patients and Families Can Take Control of Bipolar Disorder. Michael has taught graduate-level psychology and provides professional trainings in bipolar diagnosis and treatment, while conducting educational groups for patients and families. He holds a M.S. in Clinical/Community Psychology from Cal State Fullerton, and a B.S. in Psychology from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. He practices in Denver, Colorado.