Maybe it's bipolar?
Bipolar is still widely misunderstood. Most people have heard of it, but the majority wouldn't feel confident recognising the signs. Even healthcare professionals can miss bipolar because many of its symptoms overlap with other mental health conditions.
This means people with bipolar spend years searching for answers, often being misdiagnosed or prescribed the wrong treatment, before getting the specialist support they need and deserve.
That’s why we’re encouraging people to ask: Maybe it’s bipolar?
Could you recognise the signs?
The Maybe it’s bipolar? campaign shines a light on six common symptoms of hypomania that can be easy to miss or misunderstand:
Sound familiar?
Sound familiar?
If you, or someone you know, experiences periods of unusually high energy or activity followed by periods of low mood, it may be worth asking: Maybe it’s bipolar?
Take the bipolar test to explore whether bipolar could be worth looking into.
Watch the campaign film
Sometimes it’s easier to recognise an experience when you see it. Our campaign film brings to life what it feels like to live with bipolar.
This film was created by a cast and crew of people living with bipolar, including our ambassadors Rosie Viva and April Kelley.
How did they know it was bipolar?
Share your story
Everyone’s journey to a bipolar diagnosis is different.
By sharing yours, you could help someone else recognise their own experiences, feel less alone and understand what life after diagnosis can look like.
Campaign updates
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