Building a better world
together for everyone
affected by bipolar

Building a better world
together for everyone
affected by bipolar

Support | Research | Campaign

Through shared experiences and compassionate support, we're here for everyone affected by bipolar.

What is bipolar?

Find out what bipolar is, who it affects, what causes it, and the impact it can have on daily life.

Check your risk

There are many symptoms of bipolar that can often be overlooked for something else. Maybe it's bipolar?

Get involved

Get involved through our research activities, volunteering, campaigns, partnerships and fundraising events

Our research

Explore how our research improves understanding, treatment and support for our community.

Make a difference

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£5 a month could help keep our free Mood Tracker app running, supporting people with bipolar to manage symptoms

£10 a month could help us campaign to ensure the voices of people with bipolar are being heard

£20 a month could help moderate our 24/7 online community, creating a safe space for people affected by bipolar to connect

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£10 could help our peer support team provide 1-1 practical and emotional support to someone with bipolar when they need it most

£30 could help fund a peer support group, giving people affected by bipolar a safe place to feel understood

£50 could help support ground-breaking research, improving treatment and care for those affected

Join our Online Community

Our eCommunity is run by and for people affected by bipolar. Sign up to connect with others, share stories and get helpful tips for living well with bipolar.

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Laura's Story

'A diagnosis has saved my life, and also my relationship with my wife.'

Laura, 34, shares her experience of life before and after a bipolar diagnosis, the process of getting diagnosed, and the difference it’s made to her daily life, relationships and wellbeing.

Read Laura's story

Maybe it's bipolar?

Take our bipolar test to find out more

Join a bipolar support group

Use our Peer Support Group Finder to find your nearest in-person or online support meetings.

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Latest news and updates

1 April 20263 min read

30 for 30 Challenge: Looking back at the impact

In the leadup to World Bipolar Day, our community came together for Bipolar UK’s 30 for 30 Challenge, prioritising their wellbeing while raising an incredible £6,467 for Bipolar UK.

30 March 20262 min read

Bipolar UK responds to Baroness Merron’s World Bipolar Day announcement

Baroness Gillian Merron, Minister for Women’s Health and Mental Health, has announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care are signing up to Bipolar UK’s Bipolar Friendly Workplace Scheme.

19 March 20261 min read

Join Bipolar UK at the Mental Health & Wellbeing Show 2026

Bipolar UK will be taking part in the Mental Health & Wellbeing Show 2026, a major event bringing together people, organisations and professionals passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing.

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