We are charting new directions in bipolar disorder research, treatment and care. Your support is essential to CREST.BD’s research and knowledge implementation.
…is incredibly empowering to be treated as someone who has something to contribute to research in BD instead of being in the role of a patient to be treated.” Victoria Maxwell “Experiencing mental illness eroded my self-confidence and derailed my career. Each initiative I do with CREST.BD helps me move…
…us: psychologists, psychiatrists, educators, people with lived experience – with overlap between these groups! Here’s a quick list of everyone involved. Dr. Erin Michalak, CREST.BD founder and Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Steven Barnes, co-director of CREST.BD, Professor in Psychology and Artist Victoria Maxwell, Mental Health Educator and Performing Artist Prof….
…our ‘Thriving with BD’ event in Vancouver. I’ve been a host or presenter for over half of the CREST.BD talkBD podcast episodes, and have learned so much from our guests and audience. I’ve especially loved presenting with Victoria Maxwell, who always delivers her advice and encouragement with such warmth and…
…what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder, and all the benefits and good outcomes that come with bipolar disorder.” -Dr. Steven Barnes “As much as symptom reduction is important, having a really robust quality of life is even more important.” -Victoria Maxwell, mental health educator & speaker Laura Lapadat…
…Paranoia, Bipolar Disorder & Recovery (Gregg Martin) 🪖 August 3, 2023 Sex & Bipolar Disorder: Hypersexuality, Libido & Triggers (Dr. Heather Armstrong & Victoria Maxwell) 🌶️ June 26, 2023 The Genetics of Bipolar Disorder: Causes, Risks & Testing (Dr. Jehannine Austin) 🧬 May 25, 2023 View all past issues…