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  1. About bipolar disorder
  2. Pendulum: stories and information
  3. Technology, apps and social

Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Bipolar UK support services go digital

Bipolar UK support services go digital

In covid times Bipolar UK has a range of digital services and information you can access from your sofa Read more

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 30th January, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Rosemarie Phillips

Bipolar UK facebook live events

Bipolar UK facebook live events

Bipolar UK Facebook live events take place on Fridays between 12 noon and 2pm Read more

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 5th January, 2021

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Bipolar disorder and technology

Bipolar disorder and technology

Technology can improve our daily life. Here is a very short survey that would assist the ongoing understanding of living well with the bipolar disorder. Read more

Posted to: Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 23rd November, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Social media - good or bad for your mental health?: facebook live

Social media - good or bad for your mental health?: facebook live

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

Posted to: Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 4th September, 2020

Author: Simon Kitchen

Bipolar UK Ambassador Natasha Rea's  Instagram takeover

Bipolar UK Ambassador Natasha Rea's Instagram takeover

Every Thursday on our Instagram account, Natasha talks about the alternative treatments that have helped her manage her condition. Find out about her guests so far and how to watch her live or catch-up on previous discussions. Read more

Posted to: Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 8th August, 2020

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Apps for managing mood

Apps for managing mood

We’ve picked these apps to help you track, understand, or control your mood 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

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 2nd April, 2021

Self-management using digital technology: facebook live

Self-management using digital technology: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon opens the door on digital technologies Read more

Posted to: Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 3rd July, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Comic Relief Tech for Good fund

Comic Relief Tech for Good fund

In spring 2019 Bipolar UK made a successful bid to Comic Relief's Tech for Good Fund to develop a chatbot Read more

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 30th June, 2020

Updated: 14th February, 2021

Why not let TRUE COLOURS help you cope with the Covid-19 crisis?

Why not let TRUE COLOURS help you cope with the Covid-19 crisis?

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

Posted to: Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 16th June, 2020

Updated: 2nd April, 2021

Staying connected during COVID-19

Staying connected during COVID-19

We have collated a list of apps to help manage your well being during this difficult period. Read more

Posted to: Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 20th March, 2020

Updated: 10th March, 2021

Trying to keep well is hard work

Trying to keep well is hard work

I try to remember the best I can feel and reassure myself that life can be like that again. The rollercoaster can slow down but yes, it is hard work. - Debbie. Read more

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 24th January, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Better digital treatments for people with bipolar survey

Better digital treatments for people with bipolar survey

We now have the results of the better digital treatments for people with bipolar survey. Read more

Posted to: Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 1st October, 2018

Updated: 20th December, 2020

Author: Michael Morgan

Digital technology for mental health: a new survey

Digital technology for mental health: a new survey

Guest blog by Lucy Simons Read more

Posted to: Technology, apps and social media

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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.

Apps and other digital services can help you manage your bipolar effectively too. Check out articles below for ideas and inspiration

Published: 17th May, 2017

Updated: 10th March, 2021

Author: Rebekah Hayes

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    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.

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    Could mood swings mean bipolar?

    An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help

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