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Upcoming Webinars & Events
Starry Night
Tickets are now sold out. We hope to see you in 2025! We are honored to present Paul English as our esteemed featured speaker, whose journey with bipolar disorder is an inspiration to all. Guests will enjoy live music, culinary delights, and an environment that...
The Importance of Diet in Bipolar Disorder
September 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Dr. Sheri Johnson and Robert Villanueva here. Thank you for your interest on our webinar on the importance of diet in bipolar disorder! In this webinar, we will discuss whether there is evidence for...
Understanding Our Cultural Identities and Bipolar Disorder through an Intersectional Lens
September 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Dr. Lauren Yang here. Bipolar disorder can often feel all-encompassing, as we are managing its symptoms every day throughout much of our life. However, we do not have to be defined by our diagnosis....
The Association Between Bipolar Disorder and Perimenopause: Implications for Women with Bipolar Disorder
October 23, 2024 at 8:00 AM PT (United States) & 4:00 PM (United Kingdom) Register for the free webinar with Professor Arianna Di Florio here. In this webinar, Professor Arianna Di Florio will present the research evidence currently available on the link between...
From Our Blog
International Travel & Bipolar Disorder
Travelling for leisure is an important part of my life but it has come with challenges that I have had to navigate through in order to enjoy my experience. My family plans for our longest vacation…
Life After My Hospitalization
After being discharged from the hospital, I often felt lost and disconnected from the outside world. Conversations with others felt awkward and disjointed, leaving me confused about what had happened. Hitting rock bottom…
Channeling My Bipolar Symptoms
I channel my grandiosity with creative pursuits so I can pause the pressure I put on myself with allowable goal oriented thinking and behavior. I’ve learned over time these pursuits don’t have to be a means to an end. Although having a finished product can give me…
Pet Therapy and Emotional Support Animals for Bipolar Disorder
Pet therapy can meaningfully improve your quality of life if you live with bipolar disorder and have a love for animals. This sentiment is echoed by research published…
Bipolar Disorder & Telemedicine: A Psychiatrist’s View
For patients with bipolar disorder treated by the public health system, telemedicine is less accessible. Few states and municipalities offer this type of service. However, especially in the northern region of Brazil…
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