- Home
- About
- COVID-19
- Research
- Clinics
- DMCBH Membership
- News & Events
- Donate
- Contact
Michalak, Erin

Research Summary
Bipolar disorder (BD), a mood disorder affecting about half a million Canadians, can be associated with profound impairments in health and quality of life (QoL), and has significant healthcare costs. Yet, with optimal support, care and empowerment, people with BD can flourish. This typically requires, however, more than just pharmacology – attention to psychosocial interventions and factors (e.g. support for evidence-based and self-management) are also key. Our network, the Collaborative RESearch Team to study psychosocial issues in Bipolar Disorder (CREST.BD) has spent the last decade advancing BD psychosocial research and produced two signature web-based outputs: a BD-specific QoL assessment and tracking tool, the ‘QoL Tool’ and a ‘Bipolar Wellness Centre.