Our dedicated volunteers brought enthusiasm to the event, cheering on runners and engaging in meaningful conversations to raise awareness about mental health. This dual approach not only added vibrancy to the marathon but also contributed to breaking down stigmas...
Thank you to all who supported Starry Night 2023, A Star’s Secret Revealed! It was an amazing night of meaningful connection and celebration. We give special gratitude to our featured speaker and 2023 Imagine Award winner, Terri Cheney, for captivating and inspiring...
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the remarkable individuals who joined us for our fundraising event, Starry Night, held at Altitude Sky Lounge in San Diego. Your presence and enthusiastic participation made the evening truly memorable and...
After a year of hiatus, we had an awesome day by the sea cheering on runners at the Carlsbad Marathon! Thank you to all our volunteers that came out to support us! This was an important opportunity to break down stigmas surrounding not only bipolar disorder, but all...
Author: Serena Goldsmith, LCSW As someone who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder thirty years ago, I used to be someone in the crowd who did not know that there was hope for recovery. I wish that there had been an organization like International Bipolar Foundation...
Thank you to all of the volunteers who took time out of their day to join us at the Carlsbad Marathon. This was an important opportunity to break down stigmas surrounding not only bipolar disorder, but all mental health illnesses! We would love for more individuals to...
Life The Mask Gala with The Quell Foundation
Thank you to all that supported Starry Night 2019! To those who were near and those who connected from afar, we are sincerely thankful. Our work is possible because of you! Congratulations again to Zach McDermott, author of Gorilla and the Bird, as the recipient of...
IBPF has partnered with The Quell Foundation to host screenings of their documentary Lift the Mask: Portraits of Life with Mental Illness. Watch the trailer here. To learn more about hosting a screening at your college or place of work, please email mburgess@ibpf.org ...
IBPF led a three-day educational track,”Bipolar Insights; Professionals, Consumers and Caregivers”, at the International Society of Bipolar Disorders 2019 Conference. Members from our staff, Board of Directors, Scientific Board of Advisors, and invited...
Meet The Speakers Claire Griffiths Claire Griffiths is a mental health activist and actor. Claire was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 13 and began using her voice to speak out on tough topics. Claire is currently an ambassador for the International...
Many thanks to Paul Dalio and David Leite for inspiring, and providing hope to those who live with bipolar disorder, care for someone, or are devoted to mental wellness for all. You have shown our community that success with bipolar disorder is achievable with a well...
May 7, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla, CA Photography by Jay...
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International Bipolar Foundation hosted a special luncheon and presentation with Emmy Award-Winning Actor and Film Producer, Joe Pantoliano. As one of today’s best-known character actors, Joe Pantoliano boasts over 100 film, television, and stage credits. Joey...
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Q: What fundraiser had guests singing, dancing and laughing on stage? A: Click! International Bipolar Foundation’s fun, interactive game show was their fund raiser this year. Twenty-seven “Table Captains” rallied their teams of ten, gave themselves team names, and...
International Bipolar Foundation hosted a luncehon on January 24, 2013 with Mark Whitacre, Against All Odds. The movie The Informant starring Matt Damon is based on the real-life story of Mark Whitacre, the 1990’s whistleblower in the infamous Archer Daniels Midland...
