World Bipolar Day 2026: Know these 5 important facts
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World Bipolar Day
Every year, World Bipolar Day 2026 is observed on March 30 every year to raise awareness about the chronic mental health condition
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Significance
World Bipolar Day is observed on March 30 as it coincides with the birthday of renowned Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, who is believed to have suffered from it
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Origin
The day was initiated in 2014 by mental health organisations like The International Society for Bipolar Disorders, and has been observed every year since then
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What is the disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition where a person suffers from mood swings, that affects daily life, and usually requires lifelong medication
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Popular celebrities with Bipolar disorder
While Van Gogh is known, others like Selena Gomez, Mariah Carey, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Russell Brand among others
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