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.

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The importance of early diagnosis

In this the second in the series we continue with Adam Deacon’s story. He’s Bipolar UK’s newest ambassador and has previously given his perspective on living with bipolar disorder.
Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space)

The Debt Respite Scheme allows eligible people with mental illness in crisis to have legal protections from their creditors
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
Catalyst Festival of Learning: Bipolar UK's chatbot

In 2019 Comic Relief funded Bipolar UK to develop a chatbot. This learning session describes our journey and shares what we have learnt on the way.

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.
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?

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

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
Is there a cause or cure for bipolar?

Do we know what causes bipolar? Can it be cured?
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?

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