Many people living with bipolar find an outlet in creativity, be it creative writing, drawing and painting or music. Reading too can provide insights into the condition and managing moods.
Creativity can be a powerful tool for self management.
Also included here are media campaigns to raise awareness about bipolar disorder and fictional accounts of living with bipolar in film and on TV.
As legendary songwriter Nicky Chinn explains, survival requires a great deal of endurance and no small amount of courage. Read more
Because of the negative and unsettling atmosphere Nicky grew up in, for a long time he felt he didn’t fit in Read more
Flight of ideas: Beth gives details of a creative workshop exploring advance choice documents Read more
As someone living with bipolar for some years now Denis wanted to write some words to encourage those of you who wrestle with the condition as he does everyday. Coping strategies that will allow you to help yourself. Read more
How Bipolar in the media helped me own my condition and reject its stigma Read more
In a descriptive and very immersive collection of scenarios Gordon delves into what it’s like living with bipolar, interacting with others and the inspiration that keeps his head above water. Read more
We've pulled together a list of our top books on bipolar disorder, that we feel give great insight into the condition. Read more
In light of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 London-based composer Drexler has released the track 'Ghosts Have Arrived'. Read more
Read about the #speakoutlikebrenda campaign, which was started by Salford University student Anna Mason, as a campaign for Natasha Naomi Rea's book. Read more
Camilla Leach talks about about looking at these episodes, understanding them and processing them which gives us knowledge and power to move forward in our recovery. Read more
John has bipolar disorder and shares his journey toward authenticity. He describes how he shifted his inner view of himself in an inspiring story. Read more
Monday 30 March is World Bipolar Day Brian R. Hicks gives a whistle-stop tour of this annual event. Read more
Ellie has read 'Bring Me to Light' by Eleanor Segall and here is her review. Read more
Ellie takes a look at Natasha Naomi Rea's new book 'Me, Myself and bipolar Brenda' and offers her honest review. Read more
Responding to the Telegraph's recent article Simon Kitchen says ‘It is impossible to ‘catch’ bipolar from someone else’ Read more
Research shows that to some people bipolar disorder has actually become “desirable” when compared with other mood disorders. Read more