Mental Illness Awareness Week and Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day

Since 1990, advocates throughout the U.S. have celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week and Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day to promote research and treatment, and reduce the stigma of mental illness.

Featured

How much progress have we made in treatment?
Dr. Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, discusses his goal of developing treatments that are much closer to being cures.
Thoughts on Mental Illness Awareness Week
Christina Bruni spreads the message that education is the key resource in combating mental illness.
Mental Illness Awareness Week/Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day
G.J. Gregory shares his ideas for getting involved and spreading awareness of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.

How to Support a Loved One With Bipolar Disorder
Here you'll find tips top help you take the time this week to offer some extra care and support to your loved one.
Learn More from NAMI
Find more information about MIAW and BDAD from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - the organization that created this special week.