Medication and weight gain, part one: facebook live

Facebook Fridays are live sessions where CEO Simon Kitchen or media ambassador April Kelley tackle a topical theme related to bipolar.

This week (10 June 2020) April looks at the topic of weight gain - a common problem with some bipolar medication.

Research about antipsychotics and weight gain

BAP guidelines on the management of weight gain, metabolic disturbances and cardiovascular risk associated with psychosis and antipsychotic drug treatment

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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?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
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?

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

Find out what we know about the causes of 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 which is staffed by people who are 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 bipolar?

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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.