Research to determine etiology of juvenile onset bipolar so more effective treatments can be found. The Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation (JBRF) was founded in January 2001. JBRF is dedicated to research to determine the etiology of juvenile - onset bipolar disorder to advance the state of knowledge about this condition so that more effective treatments can be found. JBRF is committed to the development of early diagnostic instruments, thus improving the likelihood for a healthy and productive life for children with bipolar disorder.