May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We want to recognize what it looks like to live with bipolar disorder: the work to manage symptoms, the daily impact, and the resilience to keep going. This month includes several days that highlight different parts of the mental health landscape. Some of these may connect with your own experience, your family, or the people you support.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (May 7): Many of our members are also parents or caregivers, or grew up navigating mental health challenges without support. This day is a reminder that early understanding and access to care matter.
National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Day (May 11): Bipolar disorder often overlaps with anxiety and depressive symptoms. This day acknowledges the full picture many of you live with.
World Bipolar Day (March 30): Although it falls earlier in the year, many people in this community still recognize it during Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a moment to acknowledge the realities of bipolar disorder and the strength it takes to manage it.
Mental Health Awareness Month (all of May): A reminder that mental health is part of everyday life, not something separate or hidden.

We will highlight a few of these throughout the month for anyone who finds them relevant. If there is a day or topic that connects with your experience and you want it acknowledged, you are welcome to let us know.

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If you are struggling right now

Seeking help when you need it is a strength. If you are in crisis or feeling unsafe, please connect with someone you trust, such as friends, family, a clinician, or a crisis line in your area. You deserve support and safety.

You matter to this community. You matter outside of it, too.

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