Mental Health Awareness Week: 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 (14 May 2021) Simon considers the therapeutic side of nature

What's coming up on facebook live?

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Client–led online therapy for people diagnosed with Bipolar disorder

Manchester University study is offering people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder (*or any bipolar spectrum disorder) free online therapy (up to 30th November 2021).
Join our discussion on stigma, it's Free

It's Pride Month and April Kelley plans to use the newly launched Twitter Spaces capability to enable ongoing conversations around bipolar disorder.
A life was saved

As Nicky writes in this blog, people who are fully intent on taking their own lives are usually the masters of disguise.
Is there a cure for bipolar?

Bipolar is a lifelong condition and there is no cure. It can be managed to minimise its impact.

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
Legal rights of people with bipolar: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon discusses some of the legal issues for people living with bipolar
Employment and bipolar disorder: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon talks about the world of work
Experiences of bipolar in the LGBTQ+ community: conference 2021

April Kelley hosts the break-out session at the 2021 conference dedicated to the experience of the LGBTQ+ community. Other panellists are Jonny Benjamin and Carrie Lyell
Bipolar Commission: facebook live

In this week's facebook live Simon introduces the Bipolar Commission, a ground breaking piece of research that aims to transform health care for people living with bipolar.
Bipolar basics: conference 2021

A discussion, led by Prof Ian Jones of Cardiff University, about self-management and key information you need when first diagnosed
How to get a diagnosis: conference 2021

Prof Guy Goodwin and Bipolar UK Ambassador Luyando Malawo discuss the challenges of getting a bipolar diagnosis.
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
Tackling mental health stigma in the black community: conference 2021

At the Bipolar UK virtual conference Leah Charles-King moderated a session on tackling mental health stigma in the black community. The video is now available.

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to identify your moods, whether depressive or high. Use it with our mood diary to help keep track of your moods.
How do I know if I have bipolar?

The common signs of bipolar disorder
Is there a test for bipolar?

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

Do we know what causes bipolar?
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.
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 from someone also 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?

Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder
What is bipolar?

The symptoms of the different types of bipolar