IBPF will be attending the 21st Annual ISBD Conference in Sydney, Australia from March 20-23!
Come join us at Advocacy Day and listen to our Scientific Advisory Board member, Dr. Michael Berk speak! Register for Advocacy Day here.
World Bipolar Day
Learn how you can participate here!
Learn how to volunteer or receive a discount on race registration here.
National Sleep Awareness Week is March 10-16, 2019 this year! I love to sleep. Unfortunately, I have battled all of my life to sleep normally. My mental illnesses make it really hard for me to sleep like an average person. I have insomnia. When I’m depressed, I will have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. When I do finally fall asleep, I will sleep 12+ hours a day. When I am manic, I have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep and I sleep less than 8 hours a day....
Our Mental Health Awareness Patch teaches scouts about the brain and it's influence on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. The patch is available for free to Girl Scouts, Girl Guides, and other similar scouting organizations. Learn more and download the activity packet here.
