bipolar disorder

The Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) invites you to its annual public education event hosted on March 27th, 2025! This event is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about youth bipolar disorder. A youth patient will share their lived experience, attendees will hear from Hope + Me, and current research will be presented. This year, CYBD is challenging its presenters to address two themes related to youth bipolar disorder, Patient and Family Engagement in Bipolar Disorder Research: Lessons from the Past and Building Momentum for the Future.

Are you interested in learning Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to learn ways of managing your mental health challenges?

Hope and Me in collaboration with The 519, is now offering a FREE DBT skills-building group for 2SLGBTQ+ youth (18 to 29 years old) to improve mental well-being through managing challenging thoughts and feelings. 

On October 22, 2024, a webinar about the link between co-occurring addiction problems and youth bipolar disorder and the brain science behind this association was co-hosted by the Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) at CAMH with EENet in the Provincial System Support Program (PSSP) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

This webinar explored:

Please join us on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, from 1pm - 2pm for the Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:

- What is bipolar disorder?
- What does bipolar disorder look like?
- How can you find a balance and get the support you need?

After the workshop you will receive a summary of the presentation in multiple languages, including community-based resources.

About this webinar

Bipolar disorder is a highly heritable mental illness. Similar to other complex conditions, it is driven by multiple genes. This webinar will look at the genetics of youth bipolar disorder, both at the family level and at the DNA level. The single most significant risk factor for the development of bipolar disorder is having a family history of the disorder. This webinar will also discuss the impact of parental mental health on children’s mental health, as well as family therapy options and their treatment targets.

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LAST CHANCE to register for the 3-hr. Virtuel Workshop tmr (Wednesday) at 11 am - 2 pm EDT on Bipolar & Dépressive Disorders AND Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive - Related Disorders. Small group format. Certificate of attendance given. Email juanna@dannyseto.ca to register. Hope to see you all tmr!

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We will be facilitating another 3-hr. Virtual Workshop this Wednesday (April 10th) at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT on Bipolar & Depressive Disorders AND Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive - Related Disorders. We will look at characteristic symptoms/criteria as defined by the DSM-5-TR as well as those modalities and interventions that are commonly used. A certificate of attendance will be given. Email juanna@dannyseto.ca to register now!!

Join us for two virtual workshops where we explore how caregivers can support their family members who are hearing voices due to psychosis. These online, 2-hour interactive sessions will help caregivers gain a deeper understanding into the context of hearing voices others can’t, contributing factors that help or harm a voice hearer’s experience of their voices, and how to use a CBT-p informed approach to communicate and support someone in their voice hearing.

Tuesday January 23
@ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Thursday January 25

@ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

IN PERSON

Register here: VR Opioid Overdose Training for Family Members Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Knowing how to administer naloxone can save lives.

Tuesday
January 16
@ 12:00 - 2:00 PM

IN PERSON

Register here: January Art Workshop with Taryn Lee Tickets, Tue, 16 Jan 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Artist and educator, Taryn Lee, will be teaching a 2 hour workshop on printmaking with everyday objects to support creativity and mindfulness.

Register to save your spot and stay tuned!

Workshop goals:

Ae you a caregiver of someone living with serious mental illness? Do you want to learn more about the financial planning resources available to better support them in their recovery journey?

The timely recognition and treatment of early-onset bipolar disorder is critical given the potential preventive effects of early intervention, which can reduce adverse outcomes, including chronic symptoms, substance use disorders, and suicidality. Guidelines for the treatment of early-onset bipolar disorder recognize both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy as important components of optimal treatment.