New dates have been announced for the Bipolar Education Group, up until November 28.
Please see our list of Edmonton Meetings for more information.
Welcome to OBAD.ca
Welcome to the website of the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder (OBAD). To learn more about us, please click here.
Mental Health First Aid Course - Do You Know How To Help?
Mental Health First Aid Canada teaches first aid skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis.
For more information, please see our poster or contact Amanda Osborne, course facilitator.
Donate to OBAD Today
The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder (OBAD) accepts donations through CanadaHelps.org.
New Dates for Bipolar Education Group Edmonton
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Get your Questions Answered by our Experts
OBAD's expert panelists regularly answer questions submitted to us by our readers.
Click here to read Q&A's that have been already posted, or better yet, submit your own question.
Helpful Sites for Understanding Mood Disorders
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada has an excellent information pamphlet about bipolar disorder which we can highly recommend. After clicking the above link, scroll down to the section on Bipolar Disorder and click the English or French PDF link to read it.
The National Institude of Mental Health has a page describing some of the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, which may also prove helpful to you.
Peer Support Meetings
Peer support meetings can be an essential tool in living with a mood disorder, and can provide meaningful encouragement for those experiencing suffering.
OBAD is proud to facilitate peer support meetings in Calgary, as well as maintain an online list of meetings available in Alberta. Click for meetings in Calgary, or Alberta Meetings.
