Social media - good or bad for your mental health?: 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 (4 September 2020) Simon debates the advantages and disadvantages of social media for people living with bipolar.

What's coming up on facebook live?

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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
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 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.
Soothing activities: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April shares her soothing activities with you
Psychosis: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon talks about psychosis
Our social media

Bipolar UK has a presence on several social platforms where you can connect with others affected by the condition

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