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
01/12/2026
For years, David Harbour’s experiences with mental illness were private and often misunderstood. Even as he pursued success in acting, he knew his mental health deserved attention. It wasn’t until he began examining his life and speaking openly that he fully embraced treatment and advocacy. 💚
By sharing his story, Harbour hopes to challenge stigma and remind everyone that support, understanding, and compassion can make a real difference.
01/09/2026
New research suggests a potential link between hallucinogen use and mania or bipolar disorder in some individuals. 🍄 🧠
While the connection isn’t fully understood, experts emphasize that these substances may pose higher risks for people with underlying mood vulnerabilities.
Always talk to a doctor or mental health professional before using hallucinogens for any purpose. Knowledge and caution can help protect your mental health!
01/08/2026
This week's Face of Hope, Ana, gets real about having lived a full life with a bipolar diagnosis, and shares three personal wins that healing gave her. 💚🌿
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01/05/2026
Kehlani’s words remind us how life changing the right support can be. A diagnosis is not an ending. For many, it is clarity, access to care, and a path toward stability and peace. Growth does not erase who you were. It builds on it. If you are still finding your footing, know that healing is possible and your life is worth fighting for. 💚
01/03/2026
Jamaican musician Complex Ricki is speaking up about her journey with bipolar disorder, showing that strength and self awareness can come from being honest about mental health. 🌟 Her story reminds us that a diagnosis doesn’t define you, your courage and voice do.
01/01/2026
From all of us at IBPF, wishing you a New Year full of hope, strength, and brighter days ahead. Here’s to a year of well-being and possibility! Thank you for your constant support. 💚🌟 Cheers!
12/30/2025
Exploring new frontiers in bipolar treatment: researchers are studying brain implants that may help regulate mood for those with treatment-resistant symptoms. 🧠🔭
This approach is still experimental, but it highlights the potential of technology to open doors to new possibilities in mental health.
12/30/2025
Hope empowers season after season.
As the year comes to a close, we are grateful for the generosity that makes our work possible. Because of you, individuals and families navigating bipolar disorder have access to free education, trusted resources, and a supportive community.
Your support brings understanding, stability, and hope to people when they need it most. With limited time left in the year, a year end gift helps ensure no one faces bipolar disorder alone.
Words matter. When someone lives with bipolar disorder, the language we use can either deepen stigma or build support. Small shifts in how we respond can help people feel seen, respected, and understood.
12/25/2025
Wishing you peace, rest, and moments of care during this holiday season. May the days ahead bring comfort, connection, and hope. 💚🌟 Across Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the New Year, and all holidays this season, your mental health matters. However you’re celebrating or not, you deserve care and support.
12/22/2025
This week's Face of Hope and Recovery, Michelle, gives an honest and heartfelt take on her experiences with bipolar stigma and the support system that gets her through each day. 💚
12/20/2025
When life feels louder, brighter, and more intense, it may be sensory overload. Many people with bipolar disorder experience heightened sensory sensitivity during mood changes. You are not alone, and there are ways to manage it. 💚
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Send a message to International Bipolar Foundation:
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.
