The experience of Black, Asian and people from other minorities who are living with bipolar can be compounded by wider societal attitudes. Read some real life stories of their experiences below
Bella Rareworld, talks about the barriers faced by the black community when trying to access effective health care for their mental and emotional wellbeing. Read more
Bella talks about stigma in the Black community and how we can all play our part in breaking it Read more
Praveen writes about stigma in the Punjabi community and the need to normalise conversations around bipolar disorder Read more
Bipolar UK will endeavour to keep fighting for those impacted by mental health conditions including bipolar disorder and will challenge all forms of discrimination in the mental health system. Read more
For Femi It all started in 2006 in Nigeria when he had his first ever manic episode. At that time, no one knew what it was and to make matters worse the hospital he was taken to had no idea of how to deal with patient's mental illness. Read more
Although Leah Charles-King is still learning to fully understand her condition, she kept her diagnosis a secret in fear of what others would think of her. Read more
For the last 26 years Siddy Shivdasani has been a journalist in mainstream media. In his recent book he talks about that life and the impact bipolar has had on him. Read more
Musician Keido Bond talks candidly about the inspiration for his latest single ' Struggle' Read more
Musician Keido Bond is keen to share his experience of living with bipolar. Read more
Luyando Malawo explains the concept behind her ethically sourced t-shirts and caps for the betterment of those living with bipolar Read more
Legendary UK Rapper, Genesis Elijah, shares his perspective of mental health in general and bipolar in particular in this candid video. Read more