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

This week's Face of Hope and Recovery, Nicole, shares a few things she's learned throughout her experience with bipolar ...
11/21/2025

This week's Face of Hope and Recovery, Nicole, shares a few things she's learned throughout her experience with bipolar 1. Through self-acceptance, community, and finding new hobbies, Nicole has found her voice. 💚💪

Every experience of bipolar disorder is different, and every one is valid. A new study shows just how personal the journ...
11/20/2025

Every experience of bipolar disorder is different, and every one is valid. A new study shows just how personal the journey of understanding a diagnosis can be.

We’d love to hear from you in the comments:
• How do you describe your relationship with your diagnosis?
• What helped you make sense of your experience?
• Do you identify with this study?

Share with your community below! 💬💚

For many, a bipolar diagnosis brings both fear and relief. Fear of the unknown, and relief that what you’ve felt has a n...
11/18/2025

For many, a bipolar diagnosis brings both fear and relief. Fear of the unknown, and relief that what you’ve felt has a name. When people share their stories, like Selena Gomez has, it helps others see that understanding your mind is the beginning of hope, control, and a healthier future. 💚✨

A bipolar diagnosis can feel like the end of the world that you're used to. However, this week's Face of Hope and Recove...
11/14/2025

A bipolar diagnosis can feel like the end of the world that you're used to. However, this week's Face of Hope and Recovery, Timon, shares how he feels that instead, it can be the start of a new one. 💚🌍

Want to be featured as a Face of Hope and Recovery? Shoot us a DM!

Not everyone feels festive this time of year, and that doesn’t mean you’re doing the holidays wrong. ❄️💚For many people ...
11/13/2025

Not everyone feels festive this time of year, and that doesn’t mean you’re doing the holidays wrong. ❄️💚

For many people living with bipolar disorder, this season can bring extra stress and emotional ups and downs. You’re not alone in feeling that way.

Swipe for real-world tips from our community on staying balanced when the season feels heavy, and click the link in our bio for an IBPF webinar with even more helpful tips.

This Veterans Day, let’s not only thank veterans worldwide for their service, but also check in with them, and with ours...
11/12/2025

This Veterans Day, let’s not only thank veterans worldwide for their service, but also check in with them, and with ourselves. As bipolar survivor and veteran Gregg Martin reminds us, it’s okay to not be okay, and seeking help shows true strength. 💚💪

We honor all veterans today and every day. Your sacrifice will never go unnoticed.

Working with a mood disorder takes strength, honesty, and balance. Whatever your situation may look like, your mental he...
11/08/2025

Working with a mood disorder takes strength, honesty, and balance. Whatever your situation may look like, your mental health matters - even in the workplace. 💚 Taking time to rest, speak up, or ask for help isn’t weakness, it’s how you protect your peace and your potential.

Let’s make mental wellness part of every workplace conversation.

Want to hear more from Andy Dunn, Bonobos co-founder with lived experience? Click the link in our bio to watch our webinar!

IBPF's newest Face of Recovery, Gareth, shares how art and community have been integral to his mental healing. 💚 🎨 His s...
11/06/2025

IBPF's newest Face of Recovery, Gareth, shares how art and community have been integral to his mental healing. 💚 🎨 His story shows how impactful expression can be in the darkest of times.

Want to be featured as a Face of Hope and Recovery? Send us a quick DM expressing interest!

11/05/2025

Couldn’t make it to Starry Night 2025? ✨ Here’s a glimpse of what you missed!

Actor & Activist Maurice Benard shared powerful insights and real conversations about his lived experience with bipolar disorder, and this is just a sneak peek of the inspiring moments our community experienced together. 💚

Stay tuned for details on next year’s celebration. We hope you can join us!

11/05/2025

Join the Movement Disorders Policy Coalition and the International Bipolar Foundation for an educational webinar with Dr. David Charles, a leading movement disorder specialist, to learn more about Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), a condition that impacts more than 600,000 people across the United States. Dr. Charles will discuss what TD is, how it affects daily life, and the importance of early screening and diagnosis. The webinar will also explore available treatment options and how smart policy solutions can help more patients access the care they need.

AfPA is led by founding member and Chief Medical Officer David Charles, M.D., Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology and Medical Director of Telehealth at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Charles has served as a health policy fellow on the staff of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee for Public Health and Safety. Following this experience in Washington, he conducted Parkinson’s disease research in France as a Fulbright Senior Scholar and is a national leader in movement disorders research.

Don't forget! We will be streaming live in about 15 minutes with Dr. David Charles at 9 AM PST/12 PM EST today. He will ...
11/05/2025

Don't forget! We will be streaming live in about 15 minutes with Dr. David Charles at 9 AM PST/12 PM EST today. He will be sharing about the connection between Tardive Dyskinesia and Bipolar Disorder. Register for the Zoom at the link below, or watch it directly from our Facebook here!

Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uwy_z-rISKG72EMJj2QyFg

Sometimes, the best kind of support doesn’t come from words. Pets have a way of sensing when we’re struggling, offering ...
11/05/2025

Sometimes, the best kind of support doesn’t come from words. Pets have a way of sensing when we’re struggling, offering comfort through quiet presence, soft purrs, or a wagging tail. They remind us to slow down, breathe, and take life one moment at a time. 🐾 💚

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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.