Bipolar disorder – pregnancy and childbirth

We provide answers to some of the more common questions asked by women with bipolar who are considering having a baby

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Client–led online therapy for people diagnosed with Bipolar disorder

Manchester University study is offering people with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder (*or any bipolar spectrum disorder) free online therapy (up to 30th November 2021).
Join our discussion on stigma, it's Free

It's Pride Month and April Kelley plans to use the newly launched Twitter Spaces capability to enable ongoing conversations around bipolar disorder.
A life was saved

As Nicky writes in this blog, people who are fully intent on taking their own lives are usually the masters of disguise.
Is there a cure for bipolar?

Bipolar is a lifelong condition and there is no cure. It can be managed to minimise its impact.

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to identify your moods, whether depressive or high. Use it with our mood diary to help keep track of your moods.
How do I know if I have bipolar?

The common signs of bipolar disorder
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
What causes bipolar?

Do we know what causes bipolar?
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.
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our helpline from someone also affected by 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?

Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder
What is bipolar?

The symptoms of the different types of bipolar