Community Endorsements

“I was so excited to find the Bipolar Babe website while doing some research for 'programs in our community' specific to some of the students I work with in an alternate high school setting. We are excited to work with Andrea and welcome the Bipolar Disorder Society, specifically the bipolar babe project into our school.

Josy Renaud, Student Advocacy Teacher, Pacific Alternate Secondary School

“As a youth outreach worker dealing with marginalized youth and at times parents, I consider the Bipolar Babe programs for youth to be excellent efforts as it encourages youth to discuss mental health issues and will help bring us to the day when our kids will discuss mental health issues freely.”

Jim Henry - Registered Clinical Counselor, Mental Health Liaison Worker, Youth Empowerment Society

“As a high-school teacher, I witness students struggling with many forms of marginalization.  Bipolar Babe teaches us healthy ways to support people living with mental illness. Andrea is enthusiastic, educated about the issues, and shares a powerful experience living with mental health difficulties.”

Kristy Bignell, Teacher, Belmont Secondary

“The bipolar babe programs are a great way for youth to learn about mental illness.  The society’s web site and other resources make the information fresh, accessible and relevant to youth. Andrea’s passion and positive energy shows us what is possible when we can overcome stigma and face mental illness with humanity, knowledge, and compassion.”

Manuela Bizzotto, Youth Mental Health Clinician,Westshore Child and Youth Mental Health

“I am writing in support of Ms. Paquette’s endeavor to fight stigma against mental illness as she herself has first-hand experience of stigma given the nature of her illness.  She is quite tenacious, able, and a passionate individual.  She has a solid educational background, organizational experience and she has devoted considerable effort to the bipolar babe project.  I believe the project will make an impact locally and nationally.” 

Dr. Wei Song, Psychiatrist, VIHA

“I predict that the society’s Bipolar Babe project will succeed!  Andrea courageously shares her experience of mental illness as a way of dispelling myths and educating people of all ages.  Her message is particularly relevant to youth and their awareness is key to ending stigma and discrimination.” 

Cindy Player, Chair, University of Victoria’s Mental Health Task Force