Without data that can be collated, analyzed and compared across centres and jurisdictions, it is near impossible to know the prevalence of perinatal mental illness and implement changes required in healthcare services.

With support from the Daymark Foundation, Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) conducted a scoping review to identify existing knowledge, knowledge gaps, and evidence-based approaches for early detection and intervention for youth with/at risk of developing bipolar disorder.

This discussion paper summarises the challenges, barriers, and opportunities in an early intervention approach to BD, and outlines a set of proposed ideas for advancing this field.

We are on a learning journey to figure out how we can add value to the bipolar disorder space. Here are some of our early thoughts.