In Conversation with... Director's cut videos

Here are the longer 'uncut' versions of the 20-minute conversations we shared at our annual online conference on World Bipolar Day, 30 March 2023

Living with a partner with bipolar: Nadia Sawalha, Mark Adderley, Dr Nick Prior

Parenting with bipolar: Kayleigh Llewellyn, Mya-Rose Craig, Emma Belle

Living well with bipolar: Frank Bruno, Alastair Campbell

Living with a partner with bipolar: Nadia Sawalha, Mark Adderley, Dr Nick Prior

In conversation with... TV presenter Nadia Sawalha, her husband Mark Adderley and psychiatrist Dr Nick Prior chat about how a diagnosis of bipolar can impact relationships and family life.

Parenting with bipolar: Kayleigh Llewellyn, Mya-Rose Craig, Emma Belle

In conversation with... Creator of TV drama 'In my skin' Kayleigh Llewellyn, ornithologist, environmentalist and author Mya-Rose Craig and Bipolar UK ambassador and host of our 'Let's talk bipolar' podcast Emma Belle talk about parenting with bipolar

Living well with bipolar: Frank Bruno, Alastair Campbell

In conversation with... National treasure and boxer Frank Bruno and mental health campaigner Alastair Campbell discuss how to live well with bipolar and life after the boxing ring

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Sunderland

Our Sunderland group meets online on the 4th Tuesday of each month
Wansbeck

Our Wansbeck support group meets online on the 4th Tuesday of each month
Newcastle

Our Newcastle support group meets online on the 4th Tuesday of each month
Women's Support Group

This online support group is for anyone who identifies as a woman and is affected by bipolar

Conference - World Bipolar Day 2023

Watch the recording of our 2023 annual conference 'Bipolar diagnosis and beyond' and find all the supporting resources here
Regional Webinars: North

Join us for a free webinar will looking at the importance of early diagnosis of bipolar
Regional Webinars: Wales

This webinar addressed the latest research from the Bipolar Commission and speeches on topics such as risk factors for suicide, experiences of bipolar and suicide prevention.
women and bipolar webinars

A series of webinars hosted by Dr Clare Dolman exploring the different ways hormones can affect women with bipolar
Alastair Campbell talks suicide, stigma and more with Adam Deacon

Alastair Campbell and Adam Deacon chat about their personal experiences of mental health in this exclusive video
What's living with bipolar really like?

In December 2021, Bipolar UK hosted a webinar to shed light on what it's like living with bipolar and how our peer support services can help
Self-management webinar: mood monitoring and triggers

Part three of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering mood tracking and early warning signs of shifts in mood
Looking for bipolar self-management techniques? Here’s five for starters

Top tips to help you manage your bipolar - from people who know
Tips for supporting someone with bipolar

Real life experience of caring for and supporting someone living with bipolar
Being Your Best With Bipolar 2020

On Tuesday 27 October 2020, Bipolar UK hosted an online conversation about ‘Being Your Best With Bipolar’

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
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar (including those without a diagnosis) to chat and share experiences
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Diagnosing Bipolar

Learn how to get a diagnosis of bipolar, recognise the symptoms, and get the support and treatment you need with our Could it be Bipolar? resources
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
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our call-back service staffed by people affected by bipolar
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.
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help
Seeing Red: a look at bipolar anger

Anyone can get angry but bipolar can take rage to unprecedented extremes. What is bipolar anger, what triggers it, and how can it be managed?