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Bipolar UK has links with several UK academic centres that undertake research into bipolar and related conditions.
In addition Bipolar UK undertakes surveys to gauge the effectiveness of its own services as well as issues of relevance to the bipolar community
Today, we are asking for your experiences and views about receiving a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The easiest way to participate in the call for evidence is by completing our survey. Read more
Dr Lizzie Tyler from the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health at Lancaster University has led a pilot study which has adapted recovery-focused CBT therapy for older people with bipolar disorder. Read more
We are delighted to welcome our newest ambassador to Bipolar UK Dean Clarke. Read more
Bipolar UK originally conducted an online survey to assess the impact of Covid-19 on the bipolar community. Read more
Dr Clare Dolman and Prof Ian Jones ran a recent webinar on Bipolar, Pregnancy and Childbirth. Here are questions they were unable to answer on the night Read more
This is a study aiming at discovering how many people in England live with bipolar disorder (BD), how often they use mental health services, and which factors are associated with successfully obtaining the care needed. Read more
Tania explains her experience of conducting research in partnership with Bipolar UK and her aspirations for future projects. Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon reviews some research and discusses the relationships between bipolar and dementia Read more
Find out more about True Colours, an online self-management system that allows you to monitor your symptoms and experiences using text, email and the Internet. Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon will be talking through the recent findings from the Bipolar UK Self-Management Survey and giving an update on the COVID-19 Impact Survey. Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon talks about Bipolar UK research and issues around telling other people about your diagnosis Read more
We had a great response to the ‘Bipolar and Covid-19' survey with 1,700 responses in 2 weeks. Results show that, perhaps as might be expected, many people with the condition are struggling due to the stress, uncertainty and isolation of lockdown. The full results of the survey are now available here. Read more
Would you like to help improve services for people living with bipolar? Bipolar UK is running a new research project in partnership with Cardiff University and King’s College London to improve health services for people affected by the condition. Read more
There is currently very little research or service development for older people with bipolar disorder. A study at the Spectrum Centre aims to address this gap Read more
Amy Perry shares an update on the Pregnancy and Childbirth Study and appeals for more women with bipolar to get involved Read more
Researchers from Centre for Affective Disorders at King’s College London, led by Professor Allan Young, investigate whether cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) can improve cognition in people with bipolar disorder Read more