World Bipolar Day Event 2026 with the Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder

The Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder (CYBD) invites you to their annual public education evening event hosted on March 26th, 2026! This event is open to anyone with an interest in learning more about youth bipolar disorder. A youth patient will share their lived experience, we will hear from Hope + Me - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, and current research will be presented. This year’s theme is Energizing Bipolar Disorder Research: Integrating Brain, Biology, and Behavior, and we are challenging presenters to address themes related to energy, motivation, and mitochondrial health. This education event is a reflection of CYBD’s mission and dedication to sharing knowledge and research about youth bipolar disorder, in order to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and to inspire hope.

Event Agenda:

*Hybrid event - virtual event starts at 6:30pm

6:00pm - 6:30pm — Doors open

6:30pm - 6:40pm — Welcoming comments by Dr. Simone Vigod, Professor and Labatt Family Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

6:40pm - 6:45pm — Welcoming comments by Dr. Benjamin Goldstein, Director, CAMH’s Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder

6:45pm - 7:05pm — Personal reflections from a youth with lived experience

7:05pm - 7:20pm — Andrew Kcomt, Knowledge Translation & Research Manager, Hope + Me - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario

7:20pm - 8:00pm — Hot off the press! Research findings from the next generation of researchers

8:00pm - 8:30pm — Dr. Benjamin Goldstein, Director, CAMH’s Centre for Youth Bipolar Disorder

8:30pm - 8:45pm — Concluding discussion and questions led by Dr. Benjamin Goldstein

8:45pm - 9:00pm — Meet the speakers