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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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Upcoming Webinars & Events

07/15/26: (Webinar) As-Needed Medication Strategies for Bipolar Disorder

Prof. Dr. Annemiek Dols is a psychiatrist working at an acute inpatient clinic in the university medical center of Utrecht (UMCU). Her research is closely linked to her clinic work with a focus on mood disorders complicated by somatic or cognitive symptoms,...

07/22/26: (Webinar) Supporting Students With Bipolar Disorder

Pilar Cárdenas-Gimber is a licensed marriage and family therapist in practice for 25 years, serving the San Diego metropolitan area and remote clients, through virtual therapy. She is also mom to Ana, now 22 years old, and living with bipolar 1 illness since age 12....

07/28/26: (Webinar) What is WRAP and Why is it Important?

Dr. Stephanie Freitag PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn, New York. She runs her own private practice where she treats patients in seven states (CA, CT, FL, GA, MA, NJ, NY). As a specialist in bipolar disorder, she uses Interpersonal and Social...

08/05/26: (Webinar) New Insights into Causes and Care of Bipolar Disorder

After years of mystery, new research is finally beginning to illuminate the causes of bipolar. It looks like there are five main factors, from genes to a psychological trait called "reward sensitivity". Dr. Phelps will present findings from these five branches of...

From Our Blog

Finding Joy in the Ordinary: Celebrating Stability While Living with Bipolar Disorder

After years of navigating bipolar disorder, blogger Melissa shares how finding the right treatment and routine led to a new appreciation for life’s ordinary moments. Her story highlights that recovery is not about perfection, but about building a sustainable life grounded in peace and hope.
By Melissa Howard

Male Vulnerability and Relationships

Author Matthew reflects on the challenges of dating while living with bipolar I disorder, including when to disclose his diagnosis and navigating personal insecurities. Through vulnerability and self reflection, he discovers that authenticity and growth matter more than appearing “perfect.”
By Matthew Palmieri

What the Classroom Never Saw

This personal story explores how the structure of teaching helped mask author Ivan’s worsening mental illness, allowing them to appear capable while struggling in silence. After leaving the classroom, he began redefining recovery by prioritizing sustainable well-being over simply enduring.
By Ivan Aponte

Full Remission Is Possible

Blogger Maria shares her decades long journey with bipolar I disorder, from devastating episodes to lasting stability through treatment and support. Her story offers hope that recovery is possible and that a meaningful life can be built beyond a diagnosis.
By Maria Jacobs