Legal rights of people with bipolar: 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 (7 May 2021) Simon covers some of the legal rights and entitlements you have as someone living with bipolar

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Nottingham online Support Group

Bipolar UK Nottingham Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month. Book a ticket here via this link to join
Banning ECT would risk lives

Misconceptions around Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) create fear and stigmatise people using it as Bipolar UK's CEO Simon Kitchen explains
Borough Support Group

Our Borough support group meets online on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Exeter Support Group

Our Exeter Support Group meets online on the second Wednesday of the month at 12.30pm

What's living with bipolar really like?

In December 2021, Bipolar UK hosted a webinar to shed light on what it's like living with bipolar and how our peer support services can help
Let's talk bipolar with Simon Kitchen

Simon Kitchen is the CEO of Bipolar UK and in this episode we get to know a bit about him and how he came to work with Bipolar UK.
Being sectioned: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon explains detainment under the Mental Health Act (Sectioning)
Self-management webinar: mood monitoring and triggers

Part three of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering mood tracking and early warning signs of shifts in mood
Questions to ask your doctor: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April offers some advice on questions to ask your doctor, especially when you are newly diagnosed and may not have met before
Bipolar UK ambassadors: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week our CEO Simon Kitchen explains the role of our ambassadors in supporting the work of the charity
Let's talk Pride Month: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April talks about Pride Month for people living with bipolar
Digital services: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon talks the impact of the pandemic in the drive to move Bipolar UK's services online
Bipolar sucks - dealing with stigma and ignorance: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April considers the impact/effectiveness of media campaigns in addressing stigma and ignorance around mental illness
Mental Health Awareness Week: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Simon discusses its theme of nature.

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
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar to chat and share experiences. it is also for those who think they may have bipolar.
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
What causes bipolar?

Find out what we know about the causes of 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 from our helpline which is staffed by people who are affected by bipolar.
If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?

How bipolar mood swings are classified using a the Bipolar UK mood scale
What is rapid cycling bipolar?

Read about rapid cycling, a type 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.