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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Nicola's Story

‘Self-management tools have helped my mum rebuild her life’

Nicola, 41, reflects on how untreated bipolar shaped her family from childhood to adulthood.

Read Nicola'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

29 January 20262 min read

Bipolar UK’s response to Kanye West’s statement

This week, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ran an ad in The Wall Street Journal apologising for antisemitic statements he made in the past while also discussing his struggles with bipolar disorder.

27 January 20262 min read

Over 20,000 people have taken the bipolar test

The bipolar test has now been completed over 20,000 times – a major milestone for the Maybe it’s bipolar? campaign.

29 December 20251 min read

Melanie Ceysson Blumenthal becomes official Bipolar UK Ambassador

Following her husband Heston Blumenthal’s bipolar diagnosis, Melanie joins Bipolar UK as an ambassador to raise awareness and challenge stigma.

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