Bipolar disorder is a brain illness afecting between 1 and 2% of the global population. While it has a strong hereditary component, little is known...
A great deal is now known about the neurobiology and biochemistry underlying a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and autism....
Psychiatric disorders affect a large portion of the population and can be a huge burden for individuals and their families. Nearly all people suffering from...
Van Gogh, Beethoven and Edgar Allan Poe were luminaries in their respective fields of art, music and poetry. Their passion for their art forms kindled...
In 2012, Angela began providing clinical genetic counseling services exclusively to those with psychiatric disorders and their families in the context of the first and...
This lecture will review new research efforts underway to better understand brain structure and function in mood disorders using a variety of methods (e.g., neuroimaging,...
Bipolar disorder is becoming more prevalent in our society today. Despite the growing knowledge of it's effects, this disorder is still not recognized for what...
Christine F. Anderson, Author of Forever Different: A Memoir of One Woman's Journey Living with Bipolar Disorder will be candidly speaking with us to discuss...
Dr. Melinda Goodyear will be outlining her research into understanding family resilience for families where a parent has a mental illness. The talk will begin...
Anja will discuss the treatment of women with bipolar disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, which can be a major challenge. Decisions must...
A laser beam focus will shine on pediatric bipolar disorder to highlight the nuances of this highly complex early onset illness. A framework is offered...
Kay Warren of Saddleback Church shares her personal story and talks about how communities of faith can embrace those living with mental illness.
As one of today’s best-known character actors, Joe Pantoliano boasts over 100 film, television, and stage credits. Joey Pants—as he is affectionately known—has been revered...
Recent horrendous incidents of mass shootings, often by people with obvious psychiatric illness or a documented history of mental illness, have focused attention on violence...
Dr. Parikh will share key self monitoring websites, how to use them, as well as how to determine website credibility. Note* Video begins at approximate...
This webinar will discuss the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents as well as treatment strategies for bipolar disorder and comorbid conditions. Dr....
Join Victoria as she reads excerpts from her shows, takes questions, and talks about her transition from a traditional 9 - 5 job into the...
Join Liza and her teenage son for a dialogue about mental illness, advocacy, and love.Liza Long is the mother of a child who has bipolar...
Dr. Swinton's talk will explore ways in which the church can understand and re-think mental health and ill-health and will discuss attitudes and perspectives that...
After recovering from his own horrendous episode of depression, Graeme Cowan strove to understand the fastest way to beat depression and bipolar.His quest lead him...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a set of skills; Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Relationship, and Mindfulness. Each skill-set brings someone with emotional regulation issues...
Associate Professor Felice Jacka is a Principal Research Fellow at Deakin University. She is recognised as a leading expert worldwide regarding the association between diet...
Emotions matter. They impact learning, decision making, relationships, well being and mental health, and our overall effectiveness. In this presentation, I will discuss the ways in which...
In this "tell-all" webinar, Gabe discusses his decision to be completely open and honest about everything he has gone through, including his decision to live openly. While...
Currently Dr. Sanchez de Carmona is the President of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders. Born in Mexico City and graduated from the Anahuac University...
This webinar will present a clinical, Biblical and personal perspective of psychiatric disorders. The role of the church will be discussed as well as practical ways...
In Mental Illness Unmasked: Lessons learned on how to live and thrive in the face of mental illness, Hakeem will share lessons from his 16...
SNAP - Sleep, Nutrition, Activity and People - uses scientifically-based strategies that address four key factors that influence bipolar symptoms. Using this plan, people with...
This webinar will present a balanced clinical and biblical perspective on mental illness. The foundational role of the church in the recovery process will be...
This webinar will discuss normative brain changes that occur during adolescent development that may predispose toward the development of mood disorder during this critical period...
In this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Bahr, ND will give an overview of naturopathic medicine and will discuss how its philosophies relate to treating mood disorders...
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among individuals with bipolar disorder. Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity are among the most common diseases...
Dr. Knable will review the growing trend for consumers to use computer and device assisted therapies to help manage illness and communicate with providers. I...
Dr. Nierenberg is Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Director of the Bipolar Research Program, and Associate Director of the Depression Clinical and Research Program,...
Diagnosed with bipolar as a student at Cambridge University in the UK, Missy Douglas's experience of the disorder has consistently influenced her painting and sculpture....
In this webinar Dr Gaspare Palmieri and Dr Cristian Grassilli show the use of songs in a therapeutic setting for psychiatric disorders. They will explain...
Melvin G. McInnis, MD, FRCPsych: Thomas B. and Nancy Upjohn Woodworth Professor of Bipolar Disorder and Depression, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan.Melvin McInnis is...
Our present dependence on psychiatric drugs will gradually fade away as brain science advances.  Learn how brain-changing imbalances occur in bipolar disorder.  Discover how these imbalances alter...
International Bipolar Foundation and Practical Recovery hosted a free mental health event on Of Mind and Men: Mental Health, Addiction and Hope, with keynote speaker,...
Dr. Marchand will explain the basics of mindfulness and describe how a mindfulness meditation practice can benefit those with bipolar disorder.  He will discuss using mindfulness...
Melody Moezzi is a writer, attorney, speaker, activist, United Nations Global Expert and an award-winning author. Her latest book is a memoir entitled Haldol and...
How does a Desert Storm veteran survive 24 hours in four-point restraints in a maximum-security VA psychiatric hospital to earn a faculty appointment to Northeast...
Why should we be talking about spirituality and mental illness? Many individuals understand the essence of what it means to be a human being through...
Please Note: Due to technical difficulties, the talk begins at approximately 9:35 minutes and slides are archived seperately. We apologize for the inconvenience.Even though it's...
In this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Bahr, ND shares her story of personal transformation from early struggles leading to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder to living...
The trend that bipolar disorder tends to run in families has led to a wealth of research focusing on identifying its biological and genetic origins....
Karen provides a unique perspective as a mother who, because of her biases and ignorance, was totally blindsided by her daughters’ mental illnesses. She shares...
This video is designed to illustrate that individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder can lead productive and fulfilling lives. Like any medical condition, with proper treatment...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St8gnbyFqqU Dr. Erin Michalak is the team leader of CREST.BD (http://www.crestbd.ca) a team that encompasses researchers, clinicians and community members with a special interest in...
Colin A. Depp, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine of the University of California, San Diego...
