We are charting new directions in bipolar disorder research, treatment and care. Your support is essential to CREST.BDβs research and knowledge implementation.
…capacity for self-care in this community. Importantly, BYAP also builds capacity for youth to engage in mental health research. The project is proudly co-led by a team of 7 youth peer researchers (the Youth Action Group, or YAG) who all live with bipolar disorder. The YAG is based in Victoria,…
…future of mental health care for youth more accessible for all. See you on Zoom! My name is Julia Gray and I am currently finishing up my final semester of my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria in Psychology and Sociology. I am passionate about the outdoors, cooking, and…
Hi, Bruce Saunders here in Victoria, BC, Canada. I’m 69 and, though not diagnosed till 39, I now know now I’ve lived most of my life with Bipolar II. This documentary project is an attempt to describe the condition as I and a few others have experienced it. It also…
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…best information about psychological science reach the people who would benefit. HGAPS: Instagram: @hgapsoranization Twitter: @_hgaps References and Resources Youngstrom E, Stefana A, Chen J, Michael K, Van Meter A, Maxwell V, Michalak EE, Choplin EG, Smith LT, Vincent C, Loeb A, Vieta E. Working with Bipolar Disorder During the…
…disorder and their families. I’m happy to share both professional and lived-experience perspectives — really glad to be here! Natasha Reaney π¨π¦ Counsellor emotivealchemy.ca Lives with bipolar disorder I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor working in Victoria, BC, Canada and I live well with my bipolar. Dr. Nigila Ravichandran πΈπ¬…
…the wonderful collaboration that we experienced on it with youth and our partner organizations, the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC in Victoria BC, and mindyourmind in London, Ontario. It was rewarding to hear MDAO Forum attendees found our Bipolar Youth Action Project to be an exciting, motivating, and inspiring example…