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Upcoming Webinars & Events
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents with Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
January 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Tina R. Goldstein, Ph.D, here. Up to 50% of youth with bipolar spectrum disorder (BD) attempt suicide, and of all psychiatric diagnoses, BD imparts the greatest risk for death by suicide in youth....
Carlsbad Marathon
January 19, 2025 - We want to see you! We invite you to meet-up with IBPF, mental health advocates, and individuals with lived experience at the Carlsbad Marathon! Join us at our ocean view volunteer tent as we support the runners, make new friends, and promote mental...
More or Less Maddy
February 2025 We are thrilled to be joined by Lisa Genova, author of More or Less Maddy, for a live webinar! Stay tuned for more details.
Evaluation and Management of Older-Age Bipolar Disorder
March 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Rajesh R Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP, here. Older Age Bipolar Disorder (OABD) is a term that is used to describe bipolar disorder (BD) occurring amongst individuals ≥50 years of age. Evidence indicates...
From Our Blog
How I Combat Episodes of Mania and Depression
Living with bipolar disorder has been a journey of challenges, revelations, and profound personal growth. After my initial manic episode, I struggled to trust myself; every emotion felt like a potential warning sign. Over time, I realized…
I Used to Not Trust Anyone with My Struggles: Here’s What I Learned
For many years, I did not feel safe. I was alone, in my thoughts because I knew I could not share them with anyone. We had no open lines of communication and for that, for years, I kept secrets. Those secrets ate at me…
Digital Detox for Mental Health: How Adventures and Disconnecting Can Help Manage Bipolar Disorder
Disconnecting from digital devices can yield numerous benefits for mental health, particularly for those living with bipolar disorder. By stepping away from screens, individuals can cultivate a more mindful awareness of…
Self-Acceptance After Experiencing Depressive Psychosis
I was eighteen when the depressive episode I was experiencing evolved into psychosis. I cycled between hypomania and depression throughout my adolescent years. Unfortunately I was misdiagnosed and only being treated…
My Experience in a Sober Living Home
Struggling with drug addiction and bipolar disorder is a beast. Getting sober is one thing, but getting fully stable is another. It is often a vicious cycle. Before I stabilized and got sober – I was having mood episodes…
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