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Upcoming Webinars & Events
06/30/26: (Webinar) What is WRAP and Why is it Important?
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07/15/26: (Webinar) As-Needed Medication Strategies for Bipolar Disorder
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07/22/26: (Webinar) Supporting Students With Bipolar Disorder
Pilar Cárdenas-Gimber is a licensed marriage and family therapist in practice for 25 years, serving the San Diego metropolitan area and remote clients, through virtual therapy. She is also mom to Ana, now 22 years old, and living with bipolar 1 illness since age 12....
08/05/26: (Webinar) New Insights into Causes and Care of Bipolar Disorder
After years of mystery, new research is finally beginning to illuminate the causes of bipolar. It looks like there are five main factors, from genes to a psychological trait called "reward sensitivity". Dr. Phelps will present findings from these five branches of...
From Our Blog
The Power of “No”: How Boundaries Protected My Mental Health
For many people, setting boundaries brings guilt, fear, and discomfort before it brings peace. This reflection explores why honoring personal limits is not selfish but a necessary act of self-respect and self-care.
By Melissa Howard
If My Story Reaches One Person, It’s Worth It
What happens when silence gives way to openness? In this thoughtful reflection, Dr. Jillian LaFrance shares how embracing her bipolar disorder diagnosis and speaking about her experiences transformed both her recovery and her sense of purpose.
By Dr. Jillian LaFrance
Wanting to Run, Wanting to Lie Down: On Inter-episode States in Bipolar Disorder
This personal reflection explores the challenges of navigating an inter-episode period in bipolar disorder, where moods shift unexpectedly and stability feels uncertain. Through it all, the author shares a journey of resilience, support, and finding their way back to themselves.
By Nicholas A Duran, LMHC
Ask the Expert: Can showing up for someone who’s struggling be a learned skill, and how can it make a meaningful difference in their life?
For Mental Health Awareness Month, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Stephanie Freitag answers May 2026’s “Ask The Expert” question.
By Dr. Stephanie Freitag PhD
Isolation Taught Me Something Unexpected
This piece explores how, during a severe mental health crisis, isolation became a source of silence, safety, and relief rather than punishment. Through reflection and poetry, the author describes finding peace and a sense of control within the quiet.
By Ivan Aponte
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