Bipolar

Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

When you become depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities. When your mood shifts to mania or hypomania (less extreme than mania), you may feel euphoric, full of energy or unusually irritable. These mood swings can affect sleep, energy, activity, judgment, behavior, and the ability to think clearly.

Episodes of mood swings may occur rarely or multiple times a year. While most people will experience some emotional symptoms between episodes, some may not experience any.

Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, you can manage your mood swings and other symptoms by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder is treated with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy).

Source: Mayo Clinic

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Types of Bipolar

Men’s Peer Support Group

Provincial Mixed Peer Support Group

Postpartum Peer Support Group *ON HOLD*

Women’s Peer Support

Indigenous Talking Circle *On Hold*

Friends and Family Support Group

Youth Peer Support

Senior’s Tea & Tales – Winnipeg

Mixed Coffee and Chat

Mixed Bipolar

Mixed Depression & Anxiety

Young Adult Peer Support Group *On Hold*

Mixed Peer Support Group – Parkland *On Hold*

Wellness Peer Support Group – Westman

Soul Sisters 

Brandon Men’s Activity Club

Westman Men’s Exchange *On Hold*

Bipolar Peer Support Group

Tea & Tales – Selkirk *On Hold*

Young Adult Peer Support Group *ON HOLD*

Men’s Peer Support Group

Power To Parent *On Hold*

Interlake-Eastman Peer Support

Age 12-29 Disordered Eating

Age 12 – 29 Youth Self-Esteem

Book Club

Game Night

This group caters to everyone who identifies as men that addresses to all mood disorders diagnosed or undiagnosed and welcomes them to experience support and connection.

IN PERSON

Mondays

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

ONLINE

Wednesdays

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This group caters to everyone regardless of their age or gender and addresses all mood disorders diagnosed or undiagnosed and welcomes them to experience support and connection.

ONLINE

Mondays

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Facilitator: Michael

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

*ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*

Our postpartum support group addresses issues and concerns that can come with the birth of a baby, with special emphasis on postpartum depression.

ONLINE

Saturdays

9:00 am - 10:00 am

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

These in-person and online groups for women welcome open, honest and heartfelt connections and conversations. We aim to provide coping techniques, and support for women struggling with their mental health.

IN PERSON

Thursdays

6:45 pm to 7:45 pm

Facilitator: Asta

ONLINE

Thursdays

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Facilitator: Asta

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This group is specifically offered to the Indigenous community and their families. Our aim is to provide support for any diagnosed or undiagnosed mood disorders along with resources in each group.

This group is currently *ON HOLD.*

This group offers support to friends and family to help them deal with mood disorders diagnosed or undiagnosed and welcomes them to experience support and connection.

ONLINE

Tuesdays

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Facilitator: Asta

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This online group offers a safe space for youth under 17 years of age where they can come together and chat about their own mental health and seek help for any mood disorders they might be suffering from.

ONLINE

Tuesdays

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Facilitator: Madi

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

Our Seniors Tea & Tales is all about coming together for an afternoon tea or coffee to share experiences and discuss a variety of topics about mental health, or simply to connect with other people in a similar age group!

Location: Our office at 4 Fort Street; Winnipeg

IN PERSON

Tuesdays

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Facilitator: Pam

This in-person group is offered to all in community and their families. We provide an educational component along with resources in each group.

IN PERSON

Tuesdays

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Facilitator: Matt

This in-person group is for anyone who is suffering from bipolar diagnosed or undiagnosed and welcomes them to experience support, conversations and connection.

IN PERSON

Tuesdays

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Facilitator: Marie & Elise

This is an in-person group for anyone struggling with depression or anxiety diagnosed or undiagnosed. We welcome you to experience connection and conversation along with support and resources to help you heal.

IN PERSON

Thursdays

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Facilitator: Jezz

This group is a safe space where youth ages 18-24 come together and chat about their own mental health and what’s going on in their lives. We will cover certain themes every week and at the end of every month we will have an outing while doing peer support. Themes can include Self-care, Support Systems, Advocacy, Transitioning and more.

ON HOLD

ONLINE

Fridays

6:30 pm -7:30 pm

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This online mixed group is open to all genders and meets on Saturdays. *CURRENTLY ON HOLD*

ONLINE

CURRENTLY ON HOLD - Saturdays

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This is a mixed group with a focus on wellness topics. This group does not meet on statutory holidays. (No charge for this group).

To receive the link to this group or further information, please contact Westman@moodmb.ca, or call or text Marian at 204-721-2174 or Nikki at adassit@moodmb.ca

ONLINE

Mondays

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Facilitator: Nikki

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This is a “coffee and conversation” support group for women experiencing mood disorders, low mood, or the frustrations and concerns of Covid-19. It is a group of women helping women through sisterhood and connection. This group does not meet on statutory holidays. (No charge for this group)

To receive the link to this group or for further information, please contact westman@moodmb.ca or call / text Marian at 204-721-2174 or Susan at susans@moodmb.ca

ONLINE

Wednesdays

10:00am to 11:00am

Facilitator: Susan

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This group is aimed primarily at men 40+ but those younger are welcome as well. The group fosters socialization and connection amongst men in a workshop setting. This group does not meet on statutory holidays. (No charge for this group.)

To receive the link to this group or for further information, please contact Marian at westman@moodmb.ca or at 204-721-2174

IN PERSON

Wednesdays

12:30 to 2:00 pm

Facilitator: In person at the BNRC Creation Nation Maker Space in Brandon, Manitoba

Join men aged 18+ from Westman area to discuss news about your community, your interests and general connection and camaraderie. This group meets every Thursday virtually from 1:30 – 3:00 pm.

For more information or to register for free, please email at westman@moodmb.ca or call / text  204-721-2174 

*Currently on Hold*

ONLINE

Thursdays

1:30 to 3:00 pm

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

An online peer support group for those living with bipolar, diagnosed or undiagnosed. Meet and connect with peers in your area on Thursday nights. This group does not meet on statutory holidays. (No charge for this group).

To receive the link to this group or for further information, please email at westman@moodmb.ca or call / text 204-721-2174.

ONLINE

Thursdays

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Facilitator: Marian

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

In person, held at The Gordon Howard Centre, 384 Eveline St., Selkirk, MB

No registration required.

*ON HOLD DURING SUMMER MONTHS*

IN PERSON

Thursdays

12:00 pm - 2:30pm

Join us every Wednesday evening from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm for a confidential and safe place to talk.

This is an open group for 18+ living in the Portage La Prairie, Altona, Carmen and surrounding area and the Westman area as well. 

ONLINE

On Hold

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

Join us every week for a confidential and safe place to talk.

This is an open group for anyone who identifies as a man,18+ living in Manitoba. 

ONLINE

Wednesdays

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Facilitator: Michael

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

Please note: Power to Parent will be taking a hiatus until sometime in the fall season. This is owing to how busy parents are due to the summer holidays.

If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email adassist@moodmb.ca or call/text our Westman office at (204) 721-2174

We apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to seeing you sometime in the fall! 

ONLINE

First Monday of each month

6:30 pm

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This group is open to anyone in the Interlake-Eastman area. This is a mixed group so all genders are welcome!

ONLINE

Fridays

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Facilitator: Michael

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This group caters to individuals between the ages of 12 – 29 who are experiencing disordered eating (no diagnosis required). This group requires you to email the facilitator to pre-register. Please email norman@moodmb.ca.

ONLINE

Monday's

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Facilitator: Madi

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

This group is open to anyone 12 – 29 years old who is struggling with their self-esteem.

IN PERSON

Mondays

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Facilitator: Madi

ONLINE

Mondays

4:30 - 5:30 pm

Facilitator: Madi

LAUNCH ONLINE MEETING plus

Operating as a partnership between MDAM and the MHERC Library, the MDAM book club meets in person in our Winnipeg office every Wednesday from 6 – 7:30 pm in the MHERC Library. The book club kicks off on September 13, 2023 with “Atlas of the Heart” by Brene Brown and runs for 9 weeks, ending on November 8th with a celebration party. The book will be loaned to you through the MHERC library and is to be returned at the end. There is a small $10 fee payable at the start which helps to cover the cost of the workbook. To register, email Pam at mixedprogram@moodmb.ca.

IN PERSON

September 13, 2023

6:00 - 7:30 pm

Facilitator: Pamela Habing, Asta Carvalho

Starting on Friday, September 8th at 6:30 pm MDAM will be hosting a good old fashioned games night every Friday right through until December. Doors open at 6pm and game play starts at 6:30 and runs through until 10pm. Thank you to Across the Board, Victory Pints and Toad Hall Toys for their generous donation of board games.

IN PERSON

Friday Nights, starting September 8

Doors open 6:00 pm, Game play 6:30 - 10:00 pm

Facilitator: Pamela Habing