In The Community
IBPF at the Carlsbad Marathon
Thank You, Volunteers! Annually, IBPF and our community members volunteer at the Carlsbad Marathon! We gather to cheer on the runners, connect with one another, and engage in conversations about mental health. It is a beautiful morning in which we allow every...
Starry Night 2024
We are grateful to all who joined us at Starry Night, and we deeply appreciate you and our generous sponsors who support the work that we do throughout each year. We sincerely thank Paul English, our featured speaker, for his inspiring and insightful sharing of his...
Starry Night 2023
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...
Starry Night 2022
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...
Support Someone In The Crowd…
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...
Lift The Mask Gala
Life The Mask Gala with The Quell Foundation
Starry Night Fundraiser 2019
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...
Lift the Mask: Portraits of Life with Mental Illness Screening
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 ...
Annual ISPD Conference, Sydney 2019
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 local speakers...
San Diego Beach and Bay Half Marathon 2019
Starry Night Fundraiser 2018
Women’s Mental Health Panel 2018
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...
Starry Night New York 2018
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...
Starry Night 2017 – 10 Year Anniversary
Behind The Mask: Carnevale Di Venezia
May 7, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla, CA Photography by Jay Reilly
Stigma Busters Luncheon With Suzy Favor Hamilton
Climb the Hill for Recovery: Washington DC Breakfast
Ronald Reagan International Building
Behind the Mask: Changing the Game of Stigma
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Discovery to Recovery Conference
Beverly Hills, California
2014-2015 Stigma Buster Race
Tri-city Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half
Stigma Busters 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk
Kit Carson Park in Escondido, California
Luncheon with Joe Pantoliano
Behind the Mask: Phantom of the Opera
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Behind the Mask: Proud as a Peacock Gala
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Public Forum with Congressman Patrick Kennedy
Hilton Del Mar