Bipolar and music: facebook live

Facebook Fridays are live sessions where CEO Simon Kitchen or media ambassador April Kelley tackle a topical theme related to bipolar.

This week (5 February 2021) Simon considers the benefits of music.

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Women and bipolar: conference 2021

Break-out session from 2021 conference with bipolar researcher, Dr Clare Dolman and actress and Bipolar UK ambassador Natasha Naomi Rea
Kundalini yoga - self-management class

Learn the techniques of Kundalini yoga for gentle exercise and relaxation
Navigating an industry in which it pays to be manic

In this blog Daniel Evans explains that one of the main frustrations of having an illness such as bipolar disorder Type 1 is that, when particularly severe, a critical symptom is that you don’t feel like you have it.
Discovery

In this his second blog for Bipolar UK Nicky Chinn details how self care is paramount in his ability to live with bipolar disorder.

Women and bipolar: conference 2021

Break-out session from 2021 conference with bipolar researcher, Dr Clare Dolman and actress and Bipolar UK ambassador Natasha Naomi Rea
Navigating an industry in which it pays to be manic

In this blog Daniel Evans explains that one of the main frustrations of having an illness such as bipolar disorder Type 1 is that, when particularly severe, a critical symptom is that you don’t feel like you have it.
Tackling mental health stigma in the black community: conference 2021

This past week Leah Charles-King moderated a session on tackling mental health stigma in the black community. The video is now available.
Pregnancy: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April talks about and the audience shares experiences of pregnancy
Let It Out! How to Vent Powerful Emotions Safely

Blogger Martin Baker has previously discussed three kinds of conversations you might encounter in a mutually caring relationship over at his blog (www.gumonmyshoe.com). Here he has kindly given permission to retell his story of how to vent emotions safely.
Join our Free Yoga Sessions

Kundalini yoga is known as the yoga of awareness, and it has also been called Spinal Yoga because of the benefits to the spine with regular practice. Bipolar UK is offering FREE online sessions.
Natural treatments to manage bipolar: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon explores natural treatments to help you manage your bipolar.
Anxiety and bipolar: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon examines the link between anxiety and bipolar
Bipolar and masculinity

We are delighted to welcome our newest ambassador to Bipolar UK Dean Clarke.
Being sectioned isn't the end of your recovery, it's the start

I wanted to share my story to let those living with bipolar, in particular psychosis or mania, know that there is hope beyond being detained.

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our Mood Scale can help you to describe your moods.Use it with our Mood Diary to help keep track of your moods.
How do I know if I have bipolar?
Is there a medical test for bipolar?
Is there a cause or cure for bipolar?
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar and for this who think they may have bipolar.
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information about bipolar from someone also affected by bipolar through our Peer Support Line.
If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?
What is rapid cycling?
What is bipolar?

The symptoms of the different types of bipolar