Raw realities of living 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 (3 September 2020) April shares her thoughts of the realities of living with bipolar.

What's coming up on facebook Fridays

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Bipolar Commission: facebook live

This week 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

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
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.
Did the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report go far enough?

Bipolar UK will endeavour to keep fighting for those impacted by mental health conditions including bipolar disorder and will challenge all forms of discrimination in the mental health system.
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
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 UK Mood Scale

Our Mood Scale can help you to identify 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