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Bipolar Commission

The Bipolar Commission was launched on 30 March 2021 (World Bipolar Day) with a dual aim of reducing suicide rates and improving health services for people with bipolar in the UK.

Bipolar Commission Wales

Bipolar Commission Wales

Bipolar UK is calling on the Welsh Government to make Wales the most bipolar-friendly country in the world. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2023

Updated: 28th September, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

Bipolar UK's response to Met police announcement

Bipolar UK's response to Met police announcement

Bipolar UK responds to the Met Police's plan to withdraw from attending emergency related mental health incidents by the end of August 2023 Read more

Published: 30th May, 2023

Updated: 14th June, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

Bipolar UK's response to new blood test findings

Bipolar UK's response to new blood test findings

Bipolar UK responds to the news that researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified a new 'proof of concept' for a blood test that identifies biomarkers to indicate bipolar Read more

Published: 26th October, 2023

Updated: 30th October, 2023

Author: Sarah Owen

Bipolar UK's response to Sir Patrick Vallance comments

Bipolar UK's response to Sir Patrick Vallance comments

Sir Patrick Vallance’s reference to ‘bipolar’ when referring to Boris Johnson’s decision-making is misleading and damaging Read more

Published: 5th October, 2023

Updated: 10th October, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

Bipolar UK's response to the Major Conditions Strategy

Bipolar UK's response to the Major Conditions Strategy

Bipolar UK's response to the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) Major Conditions Strategy Read more

Published: 15th August, 2023

Updated: 18th October, 2023

Author: Sarah Owen

hypersexual behaviour research

hypersexual behaviour research

Read all the research findings about hypersexual behaviour, a symptom of bipolar. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2023

Updated: 14th June, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

The Findings of the Bipolar Commission

The Findings of the Bipolar Commission

The Bipolar Commission is calling for a dedicated care pathway so that people with bipolar can have access to specialist treatment and continuity of support over a lifetime Read more

Published: 8th November, 2022

Updated: 18th June, 2023

Author: Michael Morgan

The Launch of the Bipolar Commission

The Launch of the Bipolar Commission

Our Bipolar Commission aims to reduce the risk of suicide and to transform healthcare for people living with bipolar Read more

Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 14th June, 2023

Author: Fiona O'Brien

Who is involved?

Who is involved?

A range of people are involved in the Bipolar Commission, academics and researchers as well as people living with bipolar Read more

Published: 25th October, 2021

Updated: 14th June, 2023

Author: Fiona O'Brien

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    Sunderland

    Our Sunderland group meets online on the 4th Tuesday of each month

  • Wansbeck

    Wansbeck

    Our Wansbeck support group meets online on the 4th Tuesday of each month

  • Newcastle

    Newcastle

    Our Newcastle support group meets online on the 4th Tuesday of each month

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    Women's Support Group

    This online support group is for anyone who identifies as a woman and is affected by bipolar

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    Bipolar UK Mood Scale

    Our mood scale can help you to keep track of your moods, and to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse

  • Join our eCommunity

    Join our eCommunity

    Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar (including those without a diagnosis) to chat and share experiences

  • How do I know if I have bipolar?

    How do I know if I have bipolar?

    What are the common signs of bipolar disorder

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    Diagnosing Bipolar

    Learn how to get a diagnosis of bipolar, recognise the symptoms, and get the support and treatment you need with our Could it be Bipolar? resources

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    Is there a test for bipolar?

    How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?

  • What causes bipolar?

    What causes bipolar?

    Find out what we know about the causes of bipolar

  • Speak to our Peer Support Line

    Speak to our Peer Support Line

    Free support and information from our call-back service staffed by people affected by bipolar

  • Bipolar UK Mood Diary

    Bipolar UK Mood Diary

    Using this mood diary alongside our mood scale will help you keep track of your moods, allowing you to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse.

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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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    Seeing Red: a look at bipolar anger

    Anyone can get angry but bipolar can take rage to unprecedented extremes. What is bipolar anger, what triggers it, and how can it be managed?

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