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DEATHS FROM SUICIDE ARE
25x HIGHER FOR PEOPLE
WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER.
FEW EFFECTIVE THERAPIES
EXIST. LET'S CHANGE THAT.
BIPOLAR DISORDER STATS
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Bipolar disorder today afflicts about 1 in 30 Americans and has a peak onset between 20-25 years of age.
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Deaths from suicide are 20-25 times higher than similar aged people without bipolar disorder.
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The lifetime risk of suicide in patients with bipolar disorder is as high as 20% or more.
ABOUT THE YALE DEPT. OF PSYCHIATRY
RESOURCES
Bipolar disorder information
National Institute of Mental Health
Suicide prevention hotline
988 Lifeline -- National hotline
Free online grief training
David Kessler - free resources
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Yale Psychiatry is one of the best-resourced research institutions for bipolar and mental health disorders.
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They are currently advancing neuroimaging technology to be able to better predict suicide risk in patients.
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They are leading the way in more precise diagnostics and patient-centric metal health treatments.
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Your donation will help further advance bipolar research, diagnosis, and effective therapies!
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