The Center of Excellence for Research and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder (CERT-BD) mission is to provide evaluation, treatment, and research opportunities for individuals who suffer from Bipolar Disorder. The overall goal of CERT-BD is to develop and implement innovative research studies that will benefit the overall treatment of those who suffer from this serious illness. CERT-BD’s compassionate team of caring researchers, clinicians, and psychiatrists provides a strong foundation for patients and their families to learn how to manage bipolar disorder and prevent relapse.