March 30th is World Bipolar Day

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Approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6 percent of the U.S. population 18 years or older are affected by bipolar disorder each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. March 30 is World Bipolar Day, a day devoted to raising awareness of bipolar disorder to help eliminate the stigma. March 10th is the birthday of famous painter Vincent Van Gogh, who was diagnosed with probably having bipolar disorder.

 

To participate in WBD, you can use #MoreThanADiagnosis and #WorldBipolarDay on social media to show support and raise awareness.

 

Click HERE to learn more on IBPF.org.

 

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Mar 30, 2016

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Lucy Nguyen

Lucy Nguyen, LMFT
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Lucy Nguyen is the Executive Director at Paradigm Treatment, overseeing all clinical treatment programs across the organization's southwestern region. Her extensive experience includes working with young adults in private practice, serving as a therapist for children and teens with emotional and behavioral needs, and acting as a behavior interventionist for teens with developmental disorders. Lucy integrates cognitive-behavioral approaches with mindfulness and compassion in her work, and she is also EMDR-trained. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine.

 

Approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6 percent of the U.S. population 18 years or older are affected by bipolar disorder each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. March 30 is World Bipolar Day, a day devoted to raising awareness of bipolar disorder to help eliminate the stigma. March 10th is the birthday of famous painter Vincent Van Gogh, who was diagnosed with probably having bipolar disorder.

 

To participate in WBD, you can use #MoreThanADiagnosis and #WorldBipolarDay on social media to show support and raise awareness.

 

Click HERE to learn more on IBPF.org.

 

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