World Bipolar Day
The goal of World Bipolar Day is to bring global awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma.
World Bipolar is an initiative of the Asian Network of Bipolar Disorder (ANBD), the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF), and the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). It is celebrated every year on March 30, which is also Vincent Van Gogh's birthday. He was posthumously diagnosed as most likely having bipolar disorder.
By collaborating internationally, the goal of World Bipolar Day is to bring the world information about bipolar disorders in order to educate and improve sensitivity towards the illness.
Quick review of bipolar disorder- it is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy and activity levels and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. It is estimated that the disorder affects roughly 1-2% of the population.
Leading experts and advocacy groups like ANBD, IBPF and ISBD are supporting efforts to investigate biological causes, targets for drug treatment, better methods for diagnosis and treatment, the genetic components of the illness and strategies for living well with the disorder. Collaborations between research and advocacy groups are continuing to grow, and World Bipolar Day is a tribute to that.
There are a lot of ways to participate in World Bipolar Day:
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