Finding and Maintaining Hope After Being Discharged From the Hospital
July 5, 2024 1:17 pm Leave your thoughtsEntering back into your regular life after a hospital discharge can be overwhelming. To make it less daunting, adjust your... View Article
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The Two-Way Relationship Between Sleep and Bipolar Disorder
June 28, 2024 1:31 pm Leave your thoughtsSleep plays a critical role across all phases of bipolar disorder, and there’s a bi-directional relationship between sleep and this... View Article
The Impact of Bipolar Disorder on Life Satisfaction
June 14, 2024 1:25 pm Leave your thoughtsBipolar disorder, a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, affects millions of individuals worldwide. While much research... View Article
When A Loved One Denies Their Bipolar Diagnosis
June 12, 2024 7:56 pm Leave your thoughtsFacing a diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be distressing, stressful, and bewildering. When an individual denies their mental health condition... View Article
Bipolar and Belief: Wrestling With Religion and Mental Health
June 11, 2024 7:56 pm Leave your thoughtsIn her debut memoir, Anna Gazmarian shares her struggle to reconcile faith with her bipolar disorder, charting her journey toward... View Article
Can You Have Bipolar Disorder and OCD? Symptoms & Support
June 8, 2024 2:14 pm Leave your thoughtsBipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are two distinct mental health conditions, but what happens when their symptoms overlap? Many... View Article
How to Support a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder
June 7, 2024 2:10 pm Leave your thoughtsRemember, supporting someone with bipolar disorder is an ongoing process. Each person’s experience is unique, so adapt these strategies to... View Article
Dakota Bi-Polar Awareness Foundation Pledges $100,000 for Counseling Support at Healthy Essentials Clinic
June 5, 2024 10:25 am Leave your thoughtsKelowna, BC – The Dakota Bi-Polar Awareness Foundation is proud to announce a pledge of $100,000 over the next four... View Article
The Role of Pets in Managing Bipolar Disorder
June 1, 2024 3:53 pm Leave your thoughtsPets play a significant role in the lives of individuals with bipolar disorder, offering companionship, comfort, and joy. Their presence... View Article
Bipolar Disorder and Education: Navigating School Challenges
May 31, 2024 3:52 pm Leave your thoughtsBipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a biological brain disorder that causes severe fluctuations in mood, energy, thinking,... View Article