Bipolar UK news and updates

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.

22 September 20252 min read

'Why I’m leaving a legacy in my will for Bipolar UK’

Bipolar UK’s CEO, Simon Kitchen, shares how he’s leaving a gift in his will to Bipolar UK in memory of his brother-in-law, Kevin.

22 September 20251 min read

'Why I'm leaving a gift to support future generations to come'

Bipolar UK Ambassador, Nicky Chinn, explains why he has left a gift in his will to Bipolar UK.

22 September 20251 min read

'I wanted to fundraise at school for my cousin'

Lani, 12, from East Sussex describes organising a non-uniform day and assembly at his school to raise funds for his cousin Laura.

22 September 20251 min read

‘I wanted to help everyone to get that happy ending’

Liya, 31, explains why she raised funds for Bipolar UK by running the London Landmarks Half Marathon, in memory of her friend Megan.

22 September 20251 min read

‘Completing the challenge in my wheelchair felt amazing’

Nicky, 27, reflects on fundraising for Bipolar UK - completing a 10k in her wheelchair so that others with bipolar can get the same support.

20 August 20253 min read

Do people with bipolar want to request enforced treatment in advance for future episodes of illness?

The Bipolar UK survey on ‘self-binding’ advance directives is published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

20 August 20253 min read

Bipolar type 2 - linked but distinct

Many people, including many clinicians, don’t pay much attention to the bipolar spectrum. They often don’t appreciate that there are a lot of significant differences between bipolar types 1 and 2.

20 August 20254 min read

Advance Choice Documents

Bipolar UK’s Director of Research, Dr Tania Gergel answers some of your FAQs about Advance Choice Documents (ACDs).