Technology can help us provide you with support and information in a variety of ways.
Guest speakers on our Facebook live and Instagram pages provide their own insights of living with bipolar and Facebook and Twitter give you a platform to share your views and join the conversation.
Some support groups have moved online
Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration
Andrew Thompson first saw a psychiatrist when he was 19 but was only diagnosed with bipolar at 50. Here he explains how the diagnosis inspired him to develop a Mood Tracker app for Bipolar UK Read more
Our new mood tracker app can make it much easier to record your daily mood, medications, emotions and how much sleep you’ve had Read more
We thank thank everyone who has joined us so far for our 'Facebook Live' sessions. Here are topics we will cover in October and November. Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon talks the impact of the pandemic in the drive to move Bipolar UK's services online Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon debates the advantages and disadvantages of social media for people living with bipolar. Read more
We’ve picked these mood apps to help you track, understand, or control your bipolar a bit better, so you can live a healthier, more balanced life. Apps are not a substitute for professional care, but they are an excellent resource for identifying problem areas and collecting useful data. Read more
On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon opens the door on digital technologies Read more
In spring 2019 Bipolar UK made a successful bid to Comic Relief's Tech for Good Fund to develop a chatbot. This is the video we made outlining our ambitions Read more
Julia Savage shares her personal experiences of bipolar disorder and taking part in the Bipolar Disorder Research Network (BDRN) mood monitoring system True Colours Read more