Join us for the biggest bipolar disorder Q&A event on the internet! For over 48 hours on March 30th 2023, the CREST.BD network will be holding our 5th annual “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) on Reddit in honour of World Bipolar Day. This year, we’ve...
My Psychosis – Gregg F. Martin
I have lived with bipolar disorder (BD) type I, with psychotic features, for twenty years, and hyperthymia—a condition where an individual stays in a near continuous state of mild mania—for 30 years prior to that. So, I have been on the bipolar...
A Surprising Reason How Bipolar Disorder Boosts Creativity
Dr. Sheri Johnson, Professor of Psychology and Director of the CALM Program at the University of California Berkeley, and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell break down a how are people with bipolar disorder more creative – what is the...
How to Stop Bipolar Medication Side Effects: What Are the Options?
Consultant psychiatrist Dr. Nigila Ravichandran (Institute of Mental Health, Singapore), and award-winning mental health educator Victoria Maxwell break down the different approaches and options on how to stop medication side effects. Watch the full...
Do Psychedelics Trigger Mania or Bipolar Disorder?
Psychiatrist and psychedelics/bipolar researcher Dr. Josh Woolley (University of California San Francisco) addresses whether psychedelics can cause manic episodes in people with bipolar disorder, and if it can also trigger the onset of bipolar...
Is It Safe to Use Psychedelics With Medications? – Lithium, SSRIs, Lamotrigine
Psychiatrist and psychedelics/bipolar researcher Dr. Josh Woolley (University of California San Francisco) breaks down what the current research says about whether it is safe to take psychedelics with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)...
Why Light & Daily Routines Are So Important for Bipolar Disorder
How you act on a daily basis can either support the clock or disrupt it. Sleep expert & psychologist Prof. Greg Murray breaks down why light, circadian rhythms, your internal clock, and keeping a consistent schedule of daily activities is...
A Message to Bipolar Caregivers & Family Experiencing Burnout
How can you continue to support your loved ones when you are experiencing burnout syndrome? Psychiatrist Dr. Manuel Sanchez de Carmona speaks to loved ones and caretakers supporting people with psychosis and bipolar disorder.
Forgiving Yourself After Psychosis
Award-winning mental health speaker Victoria Maxwell reflects on the aftermath of a psychotic episode, letting go of shame, and the process of finding self-compassion.
Your Top 10 Questions on Medication and Bipolar Disorder Answered!
In response to the ongoing interest from Dr. Nigila Ravichandran‘s TalkBD about Medication and Bipolar, Dr. Nigila is back! In this blog post, Dr. Nigila answers your top 10 questions–including the questions we didn’t get to during the...