Andrea Paquette AKA Bipolar BabeSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

Andrea Paquette is the President and Founder of the Stigma-Free Society, formerly the Founder of the Bipolar Disorder Society of British Columbia (BDSBC). She created the Bipolar Babe Project in 2009, and thereafter, an impacting website, which offered people a place to connect and find valuable mental health information. The Bipolar Babe Project evolved into the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC in 2010. The Charity is now named the Stigma-Free Society and offers numerous programs across Canada. The Charity's service delivery mainly includes educational mental health and anti-stigma programs for both youth and adults. The Society offers virtual presentations to schools and the community on the topic of stigma with a focus on mental wellness. Andrea's purpose is to create awareness and understanding of various stigmas, while encouraging people to be accepting of themselves and others.

Andrea is passionate about educating the community about the stigma surrounding mental health and additional societal stigmas that negatively affect people’s perceptions of themselves and others. She shares her personal story of struggle and triumph since her bipolar disorder diagnosis in 2005 throughout multiple venues across the globe. She is an award-winning mental health activist, educator, facilitator, speaker, and published author. In 10+ years, Andrea has presented her story at over 750+ schools, workplaces, community organizations and events, reaching thousands of people with her hopeful message.

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