Outside of the UK

Bipolar UK's eCommunity (Worldwide)

Our eCommunity is a supportive online forum for everyone affected by bipolar. It's available 24/7 from anywhere in the world.

International Bipolar Foundation (USA)

A not for profit organization whose mission is to eliminate Bipolar Disorder through the advancement of research; to promote and enhance care and support services; and to erase associated stigma through public education.

FCO Travel Advice
Provides country-by-country advice for UK citizens travelling abroad

NHS Fit To Travel
Travel health information for people travelling abroad from the UK.

NHS Choices
Health advice for people visiting or moving to England

Bipolar UK Travel Insurance info
Travel information and advice for those travelling from the UK with a bipolar diagnosis and recommendations of insurance companies which cover bipolar

Latest

Bipolar UK on BBC Breakfast

On World Bipolar Day 2024, Simon Kitchen, Andy Barnes and Callum Barnes visited the BBC Breakfast sofa to explain why the need for earlier bipolar diagnosis and specialist services for bipolar is so urgent
Crawley

Our Crawley Support Group meets online on the 4th Wednesday of each month
Mid Sussex

Our Mid Sussex support group meets online on the 4th Wednesday of each month and is open to anyone in Haywards Heath and Crawley
Haywards Heath

Our Haywards Heath support group meets online on the 4th Wednesday of each month

Debt Advice

Links to organisations that can support you
Children and young people's mental health

Directory of other organisations that support children and young people's mental health
Bereavement Support

Other organisations that can offer support and information for any affected by a bereavement at any time, for any reason.
LGBTQ+ Support

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer you more specific support if you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Drug and Alcohol Service

Websites and organisations that offer support and information for substance use and misuse.
Armed Forces

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer information and support to current and former members of the armed forces, as well as their families.
Older People

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer support for older people.
debt & benefits advice links

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer information and support about benefits.
Finding Therapy links

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer you information on self-management and therapy.
Women and Bipolar

Links to other websites and organisations that can offer you support for post-natal illness

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to keep track of your moods, and to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar (including those without a diagnosis) to chat and share experiences
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Diagnosing Bipolar

Learn how to get a diagnosis of bipolar, recognise the symptoms, and get the support and treatment you need with our Could it be Bipolar? resources
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar UK Mood Diary

Using this mood diary alongside our mood scale will help you keep track of your moods, allowing you to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse.
What causes bipolar?

Find out what we know about the causes of bipolar
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our call-back service staffed by people affected by bipolar
Seeing Red: a look at bipolar anger

Anyone can get angry but bipolar can take rage to unprecedented extremes. What is bipolar anger, what triggers it, and how can it be managed?
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help