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I am newly diagnosed

You should know that you are not alone. 60 million people worldwide have bipolar disorder, and 1 in 4 people experience some type of mental illness.

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International Bipolar Foundation is here to help learn more about living with bipolar disorder. We believe that education is key to managing symptoms and here you can find information to help you on your journey to recovery.

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If you care for a loved one who has bipolar disorder, you are what we call a “caregiver.” An important thing you should remember as a caregiver is not to forget to take care of yourself.

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How I Overcame Hospitalization to Help Myself, and Others

November 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Paris Scobie here. In this webinar, Paris Scobie shares her story of how she went from being a patient struggling from inside the walls of a psychiatric hospital newly diagnosed with bipolar to...

From Our Blog

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Maternal Mental Health Month is celebrated each May to raise awareness about parents’ mental well-being before, during, and after pregnancy. Celebrating this month can mean acknowledging…

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Raising a Family While Living With Bipolar Disorder

Raising a Family While Living With Bipolar Disorder

Raising children is accompanied by an abundance of emotions. Anywhere from excitement, love and joy, to the less talked about, sadness, exhaustion and loneliness. Parenting does not come without its challenges. From conception or adoption…

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Falling – And Getting Back Up

Falling – And Getting Back Up

Depending on my mood state, my sense of self worth can change drastically.While manic, I feel a larger than life sense of purpose. It often feels justified after extended depressive episodes because it feels like my brain needs to…

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Self-Esteem & Bipolar

Self-Esteem & Bipolar

Depending on my mood state, my sense of self worth can change drastically.While manic, I feel a larger than life sense of purpose. It often feels justified after extended depressive episodes because it feels like my brain needs to…

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