International Bipolar Foundation

International Bipolar Foundation Our free programs support individuals with bipolar disorder thru education, empowerment & advocacy.
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Improve understanding & treatment of bipolar disorder through research; to promote care & support resources for individuals & caregivers; & to erase stigma

R&B singer Kehlani has shared about navigating a bipolar and borderline personality disorder diagnosis, and the process ...
04/27/2026

R&B singer Kehlani has shared about navigating a bipolar and borderline personality disorder diagnosis, and the process of learning to adjust afterward.

A diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it can also bring clarity and a path forward. 💚

Brilliance and struggle can exist at the same time. These well-known historical figures are often theorized to be linked...
04/25/2026

Brilliance and struggle can exist at the same time. These well-known historical figures are often theorized to be linked to bipolar disorder. 🧠💚

Perspective can shift everything. 💚Actor Richard Dreyfuss shares a powerful reminder that bipolar disorder is a real hea...
04/23/2026

Perspective can shift everything. 💚

Actor Richard Dreyfuss shares a powerful reminder that bipolar disorder is a real health condition, one that deserves understanding, care, and compassion just like any other.

There is strength in speaking openly. There is power in letting go of shame.

This week's Face of Hope and Recovery, Amanda, talks about how she uses movement, community, and mindfulness to move thr...
04/21/2026

This week's Face of Hope and Recovery, Amanda, talks about how she uses movement, community, and mindfulness to move through tough bipolar moments. 💪💚🏋️‍♀️

Visit IBPF's website to read this entry and more!

Sometimes, music says what words cannot. 🎶 💚Music therapy taps into that, helping you explore emotions, process experien...
04/19/2026

Sometimes, music says what words cannot. 🎶 💚

Music therapy taps into that, helping you explore emotions, process experiences, and connect with others in a different way. While research is still growing, it may support well-being for people living with bipolar disorder.

Workplace benefits can make a real difference when managing bipolar disorder. 💼 💚From flexible schedules to mental healt...
04/17/2026

Workplace benefits can make a real difference when managing bipolar disorder. 💼 💚

From flexible schedules to mental health days, the right support can help create more stability at work. Learn more about the benefits that have helped others at the link in our bio!

04/15/2026

Coming down from mania can be a complex transition. As energy and urgency fade, a different set of thoughts, emotions, and challenges may emerge.

According to Dr. Aimee Daramus, this phase can include shifts in mood, energy, sleep, and thinking. For some, it may bring relief. For others, it can feel overwhelming or difficult to process.

Visit our website for more information about manic episodes and what they can look like!

04/14/2026

In this talk, we’ll explore what artificial intelligence is and how it can be used to support people living with bipolar disorder. We’ll look at examples such as chatbots that guide treatment or improve access to information, and techniques that help us understand thousands of patient perspectives. Finally, we’ll include an interactive discussion where you can share what excites you, or concerns you, about this emerging technology.

John-Jose Nunez is a psychiatrist and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia’s Mood Disorders Centre, and Associate Medical Director of Supportive Care at BC Cancer. He completed a combined psychiatry residency and computer science master’s at UBC, followed by a joint fellowship in psychosocial oncology and mood disorders. His research applies AI and data science to mood disorders, with projects including predicting clinical course, identifying research priorities of people living with bipolar disorder, and supporting clinician decision-making.

What are you most proud of on your bipolar journey? Share right now in the comments! 💚Pride can look different for every...
04/13/2026

What are you most proud of on your bipolar journey? Share right now in the comments! 💚

Pride can look different for everyone, especially on a bipolar journey. Sometimes, it's big milestones. Other times, it's simply getting through the day.

Read more stories like this on our blog at the link in bio!

This week's Face of Hope and Recovery Michael shares how he has learned to take ownership over his bipolar I diagnosis o...
04/10/2026

This week's Face of Hope and Recovery Michael shares how he has learned to take ownership over his bipolar I diagnosis over time.

Read the rest of this entry and more inspiring stories of hope at the link in our bio! 💚

In honor of Stress Awareness Month, IBPF is sharing simple ways to support your stability using the SNAP approach: sleep...
04/08/2026

In honor of Stress Awareness Month, IBPF is sharing simple ways to support your stability using the SNAP approach: sleep, nutrition, activity, and people. 💚

Tracking these areas can help you notice early warning signs and take action before stress builds. Tools like the MindNumbers app by IBPF’s Treasurer can make it easier to stay on top of your symptoms and maintain your SNAP plan.

Strong voices like Catherine Zeta-Jones speaking openly about living with bipolar II reminds us how powerful sharing our...
04/06/2026

Strong voices like Catherine Zeta-Jones speaking openly about living with bipolar II reminds us how powerful sharing our stories can be. 💚

You are not alone. You deserve support. And there is no shame in reaching out for help. Visit IBPF's website at https://ibpf.org/?s=bipolar+II or at the link in our bio to find resources for bipolar II.

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International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF), formerly known as California Bipolar Foundation, was founded in June 2007 in San Diego, California by four parents with children affected by bipolar disorder. Well aware of the trauma that bipolar disorder causes for consumers and their families, these parents felt compelled to do something constructive to help.

IBPF is made up of a founding Executive Committee, a Scientific Advisory Board, Honorary Board, Advisory Council and a Consumer Advisory Council. Agency committees include the Finance Committee, Marketing Committee, Development Committee, Governance Committee and Programs Committee.

Our mission is to empower individuals living with bipolar disorder and their caregivers by providing advocacy, education, support, and awareness—fostering a caring community and stigma-free world where mental health is equitably acknowledged and treated.

We envision wellness, dignity and respect for people living with bipolar disorder, and a world free of mental health stigma.