International Bipolar Foundation

The International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) was founded in June 2007 in San Diego, CA by four parents with children affected by bipolar disorder. Well aware of the trauma that bipolar disorder causes for patients and their families, these parents felt compelled to do something constructive to help. The mission of IBPF is three fold: to fund research, erase associated stigma through public education, and offer care and support services to all affected. Unfortunately services can be difficult to find, both for the patient and his or her family. IBPF has a stellar scientific advisory board with many of the countries top behavioral researchers, an honorary board of extremely talented people who guide IBPF's efforts and a consumer advisory committee that provides insight and information about the types of programs worthy of funding.