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Live World Bipolar Day Discussion
March 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM PT Register for the Live Discussion with Liva Genova Ph.D and Andy Nierenberg M.D., here. Join us for an inspiring World Bipolar Day Webinar Discussion with our esteemed guests, Lisa Genova, Ph.D. and Author of More or Less...
Embracing Neurodivergence as a Strength and Reframing Mental Health Narratives
April 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST Register for the free webinar with Nacho Ruiz Hens., here. This powerful talk challenges society’s perception of neurodivergence, particularly bipolar disorder and ADHD, arguing that these conditions should be recognized as strengths...
Social and Environmental Variables as Predictors of Mania
April 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM PST Register for the free webinar with Sheri L. Johnson, Ph.D., here. Why do manias happen when they do? Genetics tell us something about who is likely to experience a manic episode, but why does a given episode unfold? We will discuss...
From Our Blog
Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thinking
Before my manic episode, I was completely unaware of how I came off to others. My ego controlled every part of my life. If something did not go my way, I would defend my position, even when I knew I was wrong. Classmates, coworkers, and even strangers felt like obstacles standing between me and my goals.
4 Signs You are Experiencing a Mixed Episode
When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I thought it was safe to assume there were only two sides of this medical condition that I would have to manage; mania and depression. Hypomania was also commonly depicted by my psychiatrist, but I…
The Day I Realized I Wasn’t Crazy
My realization didn’t come all at once; it wasn’t marked by a single, defining day. Instead, it arrived in waves, each one gently reminding me how far I had come in my journey toward mental health. These moments of clarity weren’t random; they were hard-won through insights and shifts in perspective that gradually taught me how to understand and manage my bipolar disorder in healthier ways
The Ripple Effect: How Substance Use Exacerbates Bipolar Disorder
The rollercoaster of emotions, the dizzying highs and crushing lows – this is the reality for many living with bipolar disorder. But what happens when this already complex mental health condition intersects with substance use? The…
Finding the Same in the Different
Change is inevitable. Whether it be starting a new job, moving to a new city, joining a new sports team, or developing a new support system, the uncomfortable is going to set in. For many people in their early 20s, all those uncomfortable…
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