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

New research is exploring ketamine for treatment-resistant bipolar depression.A small trial found reduced depressive sym...
09/15/2026

New research is exploring ketamine for treatment-resistant bipolar depression.

A small trial found reduced depressive symptoms with ketamine, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effectiveness.

Talk with your medical provider before considering ketamine. 💚

Do you or does someone you love have a birthday coming up? 🎈Set up a Facebook fundraiser to encourage your friends and f...
09/14/2026

Do you or does someone you love have a birthday coming up? 🎈

Set up a Facebook fundraiser to encourage your friends and family spread bipolar awareness - in the name of celebrating!

Just follow the easy steps below for a passive way to make a difference in the bipolar community. Help IBPF spread our resources to as many people as possible! 💚

There are a lot of misconceptions about lithium and its role in treating bipolar disorder. 💚💊This post is for educationa...
09/14/2026

There are a lot of misconceptions about lithium and its role in treating bipolar disorder. 💚💊

This post is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to start, stop or change any medication. If you have questions about lithium, talk with your medical provider about whether it may be appropriate for you.

Parenting with bipolar disorder can come with challenges, but it can also be filled with love, growth, and resilience. 💚...
09/12/2026

Parenting with bipolar disorder can come with challenges, but it can also be filled with love, growth, and resilience. 💚

IBPF blogger Rebecca shares her journey through pregnancy, postpartum struggles, diagnosis, and raising her children while living with bipolar disorder.

Read her story here: https://ibpf.org/parenting-through-the-highs-and-lows-of-bipolar/

Your voice. Shared experiences. Inspiring hope. 💚Face of Hope and Recovery, Sarah, shares her perspective on self-awaren...
09/10/2026

Your voice. Shared experiences. Inspiring hope. 💚

Face of Hope and Recovery, Sarah, shares her perspective on self-awareness, misdiagnosis, and what recovery really means to her.

09/09/2026

Maria Mainelli is a comedian, copywriter, and storyteller living with bipolar disorder. She is the creator and performer of Baby Bipolar, a solo comedy show that uses humor and personal storytelling to explore life with a bipolar diagnosis and challenge mental health stigma. Maria performs and teaches improv in Atlanta while continuing to tour Baby Bipolar, bringing laughter, honesty, and connection to audiences across the country.

In this webinar, Maria will share her experience of living with bipolar disorder in the public eye and how she has transformed her personal journey into meaningful, comedic storytelling. Through her writing and performing, she uses humor, honesty, and vulnerability to challenge stigma, spark conversations about mental health, and help others feel seen, understood, and less alone.

CBT can offer practical tools for navigating bipolar disorder, from recognizing patterns and building routines to challe...
09/05/2026

CBT can offer practical tools for navigating bipolar disorder, from recognizing patterns and building routines to challenging unhelpful thoughts. 🧠

Understanding your thoughts, behaviors, and mood patterns can be an important part of building greater awareness and balance.

Want to learn more? Watch our IBPF webinar, “Recovery-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Bipolar Disorder” with Dr. Steven Jones: https://ibpf.org/articles/recovery-focused-cognitive-behaviour-therapy-for-bipolar-disorder-with-dr-steven-jones/

Singer Kehlani shares how she keeps her routine steady while managing bipolar disorder in new interview with Billboard M...
09/03/2026

Singer Kehlani shares how she keeps her routine steady while managing bipolar disorder in new interview with Billboard Magazine 💚

What are your must-haves for your bipolar routine? Share them in the comments below! 💬

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💚Su***de prevention starts with connection. A check-in, a listening ear...
09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💚

Su***de prevention starts with connection. A check-in, a listening ear, or sharing a resource can remind someone they are not alone.

Whether you’re struggling or supporting someone you care about, help is available.

Connect. Support. Prevent.
Explore resources in our carousel and share them with someone who may need them.

***dePreventionMonth

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