About bipolar
Bipolar is a complex mental health condition. Understanding bipolar is the first and most powerful step toward managing it. Whether you’re wondering if you may have it, learning how to support a loved one, or looking to understand your own experiences, we're here to help.
Understanding bipolar
Explore the facts about bipolar, learn about the different types, recognise the signs and symptoms, discover how to get a diagnosis, understand your treatment options, and find practical ways to live well with bipolar.
What is bipolar?
Answers to common questions about bipolar mood swings and episodes, who has it, what causes it and the impact it can have.
Find out moreTypes of bipolar
Learn about the types of bipolar disorder, including the three most common types: bipolar type 1, bipolar type 2 and cyclothymia.
Find out moreSigns and symptoms
Find out how symptoms of bipolar are unique to each individual and why Bipolar UK uses a Mood Scale to help explain the condition.
Find out moreDiagnosing bipolar
Take a bipolar test, find out how to get a diagnosis and why it’s important, and get support on your diagnosis journey.
Find out moreTreatment for bipolar
Read about the common treatments for bipolar, including bipolar medication, talking therapies and psychotherapy.
Find out moreLiving with bipolar
Learn about the practical, everyday strategies for managing the condition, including how to get better sleep, suicide prevention information, and the impact of female hormones.
Find out moreSupporting someone with bipolar
Practical tips and guidance to help you support someone living with bipolar, because your understanding and care can make a real difference.
Find out moreBipolar and other conditions
Explore the similarities and differences between bipolar, BPD and ADHD, how they overlap and why misdiagnosis can often happen.
Find out moreWe’re here for you
Being diagnosed with bipolar, or waiting for a diagnosis, can be stressful. But you’re not on your own.
We provide free peer support calls, groups and online conversations to anyone affected by bipolar
Jody's Story
'I call my meds my vitality supplements'
Jody, 52, explains why she calls her bipolar medication ‘vitality supplements’
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