International Bipolar Foundation is proud to host Jaime Lowe, Author of Mental: Lithium, Love, and Losing My Mind. In Mental, Lowe shares and investigates her...
Julie shares the story of her first suicidal episode and how she has learned to manage and live with her suicidal bipolar disorder episodes. She...
The lessons learned in her story will inspire all moms baby blues, bipolar, depression, or any kind of mental illness. Maggie Reese was stricken with...
Julie takes the reader on a journey from her many past euphoric manias into her life today where the mania is better managed. Julie understands...
Dr. Carol Ray speaks about the dangerous stigma against mental illness in the African American community and how that very stigma affected her struggle with...
Do you love someone with Bipolar Disorder? Relationships create opportunities for happiness, love, and support during the tough times. If you love someone with Bipolar...
*content may be deemed sensitive to some viewers and is intended for a mature audience* Schools and students are often navigating how to respond to...
Dr. Frey will discuss an evidence-based review on the course and management of bipolar disorder in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Dr. Benicio Frey is...
Teens may be withdrawn, irritable, or self-harming. Parents and school personnel are left wondering what is normal and what is not, how to identify what...
Gorilla and the Bird follows Zack’s (the Gorilla) fight to regain his sanity after a devastating psychotic break. Zack’s sudden illness took him on a harrowing...
Dyane defines postpartum bipolar disorder (bipolar, peripartum onset), a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder which is also a form of bipolar disorder. She was diagnosed...
More than half of people with bipolar disorder will be more than 60 years old by 2030. In this webinar, Dr. Soham Rej shares the...
tigma is an ugly word, referring to an ugly topic--the shaming of people in groups deemed unworthy or unfit. Tragically, individuals experiencing mental disorders have...
Research shows those who have disclosed aspects of their mental illness report a sense of personal empowerment and an increase in confidence to seek and...
Dr. Phelps will discuss a view of bipolar disorder that is increasingly accepted among mood specialists: rather than “does he/she have bipolar disorder?”, the better...
Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder can be devastating to the person who has the disorder and to his or her family. Family...
Navigating the educational system for the proper supports and services can be impossible at times. Children with Bipolar Disorder struggle, mostly because their disability is...
With Michelle Vasiliu Michelle Vasiliu, author of My Happy Sad Mummy, shares why she wrote the book, why it's important to talk to children about mental health...
With Dr. Lisa Eyler People with bipolar disorder suffer from more age-related physical illnesses and live shorter lives than those without the disorder, leading to...
Carrie Elizabeth Lin Presented on April 26, 2017 Carrie wrote her first blog post for IBPF, Finding Work That Works When You Have Bipolar Disorder,...
Dr. Nassir Ghaemi Presented on April 5, 2017 In this webinar, Dr. Ghaemi will overview the use of antidepressant medication in the treatment of bipolar...
Karen Fortunati, J.D, Dr. Frank Fortunati, Amanda MacGregor, Jaina Shaw Presented on March 8, 2017. With mental illness on the rise for adolescents, our expert...
Dr. Sanjay J. Mathew Presented on March 1, 2017. In this webinar, Dr. Sanjay Mathew will review the history of ketamine for the treatment of...
Paul Dalio tells the story of his first experience of mania, and how his experiences with bipolar lead to the development of his film, "Touched...
'Psychotic' symptoms such as delusions (fixed, false, irrational or illogical beliefs) and hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or sensing things without there being a stimulus to cause them) can sometimes occur...
Long time married couple, Ron and Beka Owens share their story of what works, and what doesn't work when one partner has bipolar disorder. "I...
What happens when the therapist who treats bipolar disorder also suffers the same illness? This discussion will cover the pros, cons, and dangers of this...
Presented on January 4, 2017. Dennis will take us on his journey towards recovery as he has to deal with the loss of two brothers...
Presented by Dr. Carrie Bearden on December 14, 2016 In this webinar Dr. Carrie Bearden will discuss factors associated with increased risk for mood disorders...
Presented by Randi Silverman in December 2016. Randi Silverman will be discussing issues around parenting a young child with bipolar disorder, which she has experienced...
In this lecture, Dr. Depp discusses some of the latest developments in technology to assist in managing mood disorders, such as telemedicine, mobile apps, and...
Bipolar is about family, says Kevin. Within his talk, he shares an in-depth and insightful look at the challenges and lessons he and his family...
In this webinar, Andrew Penn, RN, MS, NP, APRN-BC, explores the controversy of using cannabis therapeutically for mood stabilization, anxiety reduction, and the promotion of...
Susan Sofayov shares her journey of her bipolar diagnosis at the age of 46. Listen as she speaks candidly of how this saved her marriage...
This webinar, presented by Dr. Richard McKeon, discusses preventing suicide among persons with bipolar disorder and highlights SAMHSA's resources for suicide prevention and how they...
Sherry Amatenstein is a New York City based therapist and is the author of The Q&A Dating Book, Love Lessons From Bad Breakups, and The...
This webinar will summarize laboratory studies of 1,600 bipolar patients and describe nutrient therapy approaches aimed at normalizing brain chemistry. The presentation will discuss treatments...
***Please note, the audio is difficult in the begginning, but improves at around 25 minutes into the presentation*** Substantive breakthroughs in the understanding of the...
Special Needs Planning helps maintain benefits eligibility, and assures that your family member will continue to have the support network and care they need when...
Feeling lonely isnt a mental health problem in and of itself; however, having a mental health problem increases your chance of feeling lonely and feeling...
Increasingly bipolar disorder is being recognized as a severe mental illness that has short term consequences, long term consequences and a major source of disability....
Psych Bytes is our new series of shorter, 15-20 minute webinars. Christine discusses how bipolar disorder is depicted in movies, tv, and other media, and...
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDDSkWqYcRo&t=3s[/embed] Diagnosed bipolar as an adolescent, Paul experienced all the pain and suffering mental illness has to offer. Self-mutilation started at the age of 12....
In this webinar, Jeff shares how to communicate healthily, and what to avoid to ensure productive and meaningful conversations. Jeff is a Licensed Clinical Social...
Bianca is an integrative health and wellness educator, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and social change entrepreneur. She is Founder of Be Integrative Wellness, an integrative...
[embed]https://youtu.be/dwtglEZhS6Y[/embed] April Foreman is a Licensed Psychologist serving Veterans as Suicide Prevention Coordinator for Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. She also serves as Suicide...
Dr. Young will discuss the development of a real-time fMRI neurofeedback intervention for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Her early work in autobiographical memory...
Suzy Favor Hamilton, a three time United States Olympian, Author of New York Times Best Seller "Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running From Madness", and...
The Internet is a popular source of information amongst people with mood disorders. Research indicates that people with bipolar disorder (BD) are attracted to web-based...
"Normal" is the most overlooked manifestation of bipolar disorder, according to award-winning author and expert patient, John McManamy. Its not enough to assume that once...
