Welcome to Equilibrium - The Bipolar Foundation
"Equilibrium works internationally with others to transform the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder" ( manic-depressive illness)
We are an independent, international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving treatment and understanding of the causes and effects of bipolar disorder ('manic-depression'). Our launch is being hosted from Oxford University in the UK. Since launch in February this year we have had contacts from more than 94 countries. Our Bipolar In-touch network has now more than 2400 members who are affected by bipolar disorder.
Stephen Fry is it’s current International Ambassador
http://www.bipolar-foundation.org/index.aspx?o=1022
Bipolar disorders probably affects up to 254 million worldwide, 12 million in the US and 2.4 million people in the UK. The average delay to proper diagnosis from start of life disrupting symptoms is more than 7 years.
Find out more... http://www.bipolar-foundation.org
International focus
Equilibrium explicitly recognises that bipolar disorder is an international problem and that there is an inherent need to develop models of health awareness and applicable and acceptable approaches to treatment for non-westernised and developing nations:
* To create a unique collaborative centre and radiating network, of ‘patients,’ families, ‘clinicians,’ ‘researchers,’ and others interested in bipolar disorder. The Foundation’s aim is for this network to truly work together to advance the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder through the real time sharing of ideas and innovations
* To promote early recognition of bipolar illness through public and professional education
* To help destigmatise bipolar disorder
* To promote excellence in treatment of bipolar disorder
* To support and fund research into the causes of bipolar illness, its diagnosis and treatment
* To prioritise research by liaison between professionals and the people affected by this illness.
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Alan Ogilvie - CEO and Medical Director
Tel: 07733304978 direct
Email: alan.ogilvie@bipolar-foundation.org
Registered Charity No: 1117177
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