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Department of Psychiatry
School Of Medicine

CoBE Project

CoBE (Colorado Bipolar Education Project) is dedicated to educating patients, families, and providers about bipolar disorder in order to improve the lives of those affected by the illness. Our mission includes disseminating knowledge and providing education on the fundamentals and complexities of the disease based on the most effective and evidence-based treatments for bipolar disorder.

Colorado Bipolar Education (CoBE) Project

Patients & Families

Bipolar 101 Video Series
Resource Toolbox: Find a therapist, apps, mood charts, books.
New Mood Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program

Therapists

Resources for therapists coming soon!

Providers & Clinics

Resources for providers coming soon!

About Us

Meet our team and learn about our mission.

Training & Education

Education for community members, patients, families, and providers.
Our next "Let's Talk About Bipolar Disorder"
Community Lecture Series will be in April 2026!

In the News

Our CoBE experts featured in the news and publications

Facts About Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar I

Types of Bipolar Disorder
Individuals who experience:
  • At least one manic episode (elevated or irritable mood, decreased need for sleep, or erratic behavior which impairs functioning) lasting at least one week; and

  • Who also may experience depression (sad mood almost all the time, decreased pleasure or interest in activities, decreased energy/fatigue) lasting two weeks or more

Bipolar II

Types of Bipolar Disorder
Individuals who experience:
  • At least one episode of hypomania (a less intense manic episode that doesn’t impair one’s functioning and doesn’t last as long as mania, but is a distinct change in one’s mood and is noticeable by others) that lasts four or more days; and

  • An episode of depression

Unspecified

Types of Bipolar Disorder
Individuals who experience:
  • Do not meet the criteria for Bipolar I or Bipolar II disorder
  • Still experience periods of clinically significant abnormal mood elevation or depression

Average Age of Onset

Bipolar disorder is most often a lifetime illness with peak age of onset between ages 15 and 19 years old. Psychiatric disorders that start this young, during one’s formative years, have a prolonged and profound negative impact on an individual’s education, social interactions and professional achievements.
Bar chart showing the number of men and women

Annual Cost of Treatment in the US

The annual financial cost of bipolar disorder in the US is estimated to be $202 billion when considering the costs of hospitalizations, complex and expensive care, and medical management of associated diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Chart comparing economic costs.

Psychiatry

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Center Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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New Patients: 303-724-4975

Fax: 303-724-4698

Email: depression.center@ucdenver.edu

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