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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.

The Findings of the Bipolar Commission

The Findings of the Bipolar Commission

Bipolar Commission research reveals delay of 9.5 years to get accurate diagnosis of bipolar Read more

Published: 27th October, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2022

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: 31st March, 2022

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: 24th May, 2022

Author: Fiona O'Brien

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  • No one is you… And that is your power’

    No one is you… And that is your power’

    Rachel runs a salon. As she writes living well with bipolar is about being honest about the condition itself in order to thrive.

  • Getting a diagnosis

    Getting a diagnosis

    Diagnosis page

  • Bipolar UK’s Mood Tracker app

    Bipolar UK’s Mood Tracker app

    Our new mood tracker app can make it much easier to record your daily mood, medications, emotions and how much sleep you’ve had

  • The Bee Gees got it right

    The Bee Gees got it right

    As legendary songwriter Nicky Chinn explains, survival requires a great deal of endurance and no small amount of courage.

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  • Bipolar UK Mood Scale

    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

  • How do I know if I have bipolar?

    How do I know if I have bipolar?

    What are the common signs of bipolar disorder

  • Join our eCommunity

    Join our eCommunity

    Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar to chat and share experiences. it is also for those who think they may have bipolar.

  • Is there a  test for bipolar?

    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

  • Could mood swings mean bipolar?

    Could mood swings mean bipolar?

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

  • Speak to our Peer Support Line

    Speak to our Peer Support Line

    Free support and information from our helpline which is staffed by people who are affected by bipolar.

  • If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?

    If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?

    How bipolar mood swings are classified using a the Bipolar UK mood scale

  • What is rapid cycling bipolar?

    What is rapid cycling bipolar?

    Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder

  • 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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