Men’s Corner
The strongest thing a man can do is seek help. The times of “get over it you’re a man” are long over. IBPF is here to support you, educate you, and provide you with resources. You can also share your lived experience, and connect with your peers. We care about you.
Men & Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Although bipolar disorder is diagnosed in both men and women equally, bipolar symptoms may manifest differently in men.
Stories of Men with Lived Experience
Phil
Something I am Proud Of: I am proud that I have been able to maintain a healthy and stable life for the past five years since being correctly diagnosed (though I have lived with this condition for over 20 years). I attribute this to consistently taking my medications...
Monty
Something I am Proud Of: I've spent 6 months working on a new kind of peer support experience for people with bipolar. The unique capabilities of the Clubhouse technology is what makes this possible. More information is available at linktr.ee/bipolarsupportclub....
Ben
Something I am Proud of: Simply starting my mental health journey. Walking into a therapist’s office, admitting I was afraid of myself and had tried everything under the sun to calm that fear was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. The awareness of my diagnosis,...
George Zou
Something I am Proud Of: Before being on injection, I was hospitalized 10 times and spent 5 years completing 1 year worth of college. However, once I found the right medication, I successfully completed 4 degrees total in 4 different disciplines: Liberal Arts,...
Matt Cohen
Hi! My name is Matt Cohen, I’m 22 years old, and I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar 2. This journey has been a long and often hard one, but there’s a whole lot to be proud of, not just for me but for everyone at any point in this journey! Something I am Proud Of: One...
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Support Resources
Support resources containing educational information, tips for men with bipolar, bipolar support groups, and more! If you need help finding a specific resource, email info@ibpf.org for assistance.
Check Out General Gregg's Corner
Hear from Major General Gregg F. Martin, US Army Retired, about his battle with bipolar disorder and his mission to stop the stigma and save lives.
From the Blog
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…
What do you believe the significance of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is?
As we celebrate Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s crucial to start conversations that matter. This month, we’re reaching out to our community to discuss important questions surrounding men’s mental health…
Bipolar and Cultivating Community
Author: Matthew Palmieri
After my initial diagnosis in 2014, like many, I felt deep shame. There was this nagging and persistent feeling that bipolar had put me behind somehow. That I had done something wrong to end up here and this was going to be…
