Bipolar UK news and updates

1 April 20263 min read

30 for 30 Challenge: Looking back at the impact

In the leadup to World Bipolar Day, our community came together for Bipolar UK’s 30 for 30 Challenge, prioritising their wellbeing while raising an incredible £6,467 for Bipolar UK.

30 March 20262 min read

Bipolar UK responds to Baroness Merron’s World Bipolar Day announcement

Baroness Gillian Merron, Minister for Women’s Health and Mental Health, has announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care are signing up to Bipolar UK’s Bipolar Friendly Workplace Scheme.

  • Bipolar at work
  • Policy

19 March 20261 min read

Join Bipolar UK at the Mental Health & Wellbeing Show 2026

Bipolar UK will be taking part in the Mental Health & Wellbeing Show 2026, a major event bringing together people, organisations and professionals passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing.

17 March 20263 min read

New data reveals unemployment has doubled for people with bipolar

Data from NHS England Digital’s latest Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) reveals that the current system is failing to meet the needs of people living with bipolar.

  • Policy

6 March 20262 min read

Bipolar UK responds to Selena Gomez speaking about delays in bipolar diagnosis

Bipolar UK responds to Selena Gomez speaking openly about delays in receiving a bipolar diagnosis, highlighting the need for earlier recognition and support.

29 January 20262 min read

Bipolar UK’s response to Kanye West’s statement

This week, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ran an ad in The Wall Street Journal apologising for antisemitic statements he made in the past while also discussing his struggles with bipolar disorder.

27 January 20262 min read

Over 20,000 people have taken the bipolar test

The bipolar test has now been completed over 20,000 times – a major milestone for the Maybe it’s bipolar? campaign.

29 December 20251 min read

Melanie Ceysson Blumenthal becomes official Bipolar UK Ambassador

Following her husband Heston Blumenthal’s bipolar diagnosis, Melanie joins Bipolar UK as an ambassador to raise awareness and challenge stigma.

12 November 20252 min read

Maybe it’s bipolar? campaign launches with the premiere of a new short film

Bipolar UK launches a new campaign, Maybe it’s bipolar? with the exclusive premiere of a new short film created by Rosie Viva and April Kelley.

20 October 20251 min read

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17 October 20251 min read

Bipolar UK volunteer wins ‘Volunteer of the year’ award

George Baugh, a dedicated Bipolar UK volunteer has been named Volunteer of the Year’ at the 2025 Mental Health & Wellbeing Awards.

3 October 20252 min read

‘I saw first-hand the value of educating people about bipolar’

Amber, 20, abseiled down the National Lift Tower in Northampton for her mum, who lives with bipolar.

3 October 20253 min read

‘I ran the London Marathon virtually with MyWay!’

On the day of the 2025 London Marathon, June, 62, took on a virtual marathon to raise money for Bipolar UK.

26 September 20252 min read

Heston Blumenthal: My life with bipolar

World-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal sheds light on life with bipolar in a BBC documentary.

25 September 20251 min read

‘I crossed that finish line with the biggest sense of pride’

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the summer of 2024, Beccy, 28, explains why she ran the Brighton Marathon for Bipolar UK.