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Articles and information about the coronavirus pandemic and how it might affect you with tips and resources for self-management.
Bipolar UK has published its research findings about the impact Covid-19 has had on people living with bipolar.
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It's a worrying time living with bipolar disorder the isolation and anxiety for some can be debilitating. What would happen if you caught coronavirus on top of all of that? Ellie has details. Read more
Bipolar UK originally conducted an online survey to assess the impact of Covid-19 on the bipolar community. Read more
Hints and tips for bipolar parents who are homeschooling during coronavirus Read more
As we begin another national lockdown Bipolar UK’s Ambassador Leah Charles King relays her inspiring story of living with grief in lockdown Read more
It’s easy to forget that our inner child is ageless, and our imagination is endless. But once you are reminded, that sparkle in your eyes will return Read more
Ellie gives her best tips for getting through the rest of the lockdown as we navigate our way through a repeat of what we endured earlier this year. Read more
Lockdown and its effect on bipolar disorder is the subject of Luyando Mulawo's self help blog which feature lessons she learned from the first national lockdown. Read more
Whilst we are in the midst of the second national lockdown April Kelley explains why this time around she feels confident enough to tackle it all on her own. Read more
In this blog we answer many of the questions about the current rules in relation to COVID-19. Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April talks about a new lockdown in the covid pandemic Read more
With the second lockdown our community will be feeling this more than ever. We are always here and will do everything we can to support you and the people you care for. Please reach out to us and access our services, Read more
Loren shares how being locked down was more redemptive than destructive whilst living with bipolar disorder. Read more
Yvette Caster talks about how she'd like her life to be different post-lockdown and that her thoughts have turned back to getting on-track towards finding her soulmate. Read more
Heidi discusses how she self-manages her mental health and the challenges that she faces during this crisis, plus offers advice on some techniques to help keep well. 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
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