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If you care for a loved one who has bipolar disorder, you are what we call a “caregiver.” An important thing you should remember as a caregiver is not to forget to take care of yourself.

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Carlsbad Marathon

January 19, 2025 - We want to see you! We invite you to meet-up with IBPF, mental health advocates, and individuals with lived experience at the Carlsbad Marathon! Join us at our ocean view volunteer tent as we support the runners, make new friends, and promote mental...

More or Less Maddy

February 2025 We are thrilled to be joined by Lisa Genova, author of More or Less Maddy, for a live webinar! Stay tuned for more details.

Evaluation and Management of Older-Age Bipolar Disorder

March 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM PT Register for the free webinar with Rajesh R Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP, here. Older Age Bipolar Disorder (OABD) is a term that is used to describe bipolar disorder (BD) occurring amongst individuals ≥50 years of age. Evidence indicates...

From Our Blog

The Quotes I Hold Close

The Quotes I Hold Close

This quote carries a deeper meaning for me because of how it relates to my experience with bipolar disorder. When I was hospitalized, my thoughts felt like relentless torment—vivid imagery of suppressed traumas that I could not…

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Living Happily Without Strict Resolutions

Living Happily Without Strict Resolutions

Every December it would be the same: I would sit down and draw up a list of resolutions for the upcoming year. The list would be long, highly detailed, and frankly impossible to execute. Most may write, “exercise two or three times a week.” I, however, would write…

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Reflections on a Year of Bipolar Acceptance

Reflections on a Year of Bipolar Acceptance

As 2025 approaches, I know I can afford to expand on my goals, having discovered habits that help provide needed stability—like exercise, mindfulness (at least attempted), therapy, and most importantly, routine, both in my sleep and in my day-to-day work…

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How I Combat Episodes of Mania and Depression

How I Combat Episodes of Mania and Depression

Living with bipolar disorder has been a journey of challenges, revelations, and profound personal growth. After my initial manic episode, I struggled to trust myself; every emotion felt like a potential warning sign. Over time, I realized…

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