Overview:
World Bipolar Day is celebrated on March 30 every year, which is the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who is widely believed to have suffered from bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mood disorder that causes dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and ability to carry out daily tasks. People with bipolar disorder experience periods of intense agitation and changes in behavior, called "mood episodes," that can last from days to weeks.
Objectives:
- Increase global awareness of bipolar disorders and eliminate social stigma. through international cooperation
- Provide the world's population with information about bipolar disorders that will educate and improve sensitivity to the disease.
Facts:
- Bipolar disorder can be a lifelong mental health problem that primarily affects mood. It affects feeling and mood can change dramatically. You may experience episodes of: mania and depression
- 46 million people worldwide suffer from bipolar disorder.
Official Date:
Globally: March 30th, 2023
Locally: Ramadan 8th, 1444H