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  1. About bipolar
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to a range of questions about bipolar

What is bipolar?

Find out more about what bipolar is and how to get a diagnosis

Medication and treatment

Find out about the different medical treatments for bipolar

Living with bipolar

Including information on your rights when ill, support in the workplace and information on driving.

Work and learning

You are entitled to help at work and when studying

Legal and related information

You may need to understand your rights or other advice under the law for treatment and to do with work and care

Support groups

Find out about online and face to face support groups as they begin to meet once more in summer 2021

Zoom FAQs

Many peer support meetings have have moved online. Read our zoom FAQs for advice and tips

Family, carers and friends

People who are affected and can help support you with your diagnosis

Women and bipolar

Including information around pregnancy and childbirth for people affected by bipolar.

Children and young people

Information and resources for young people affected by bipolar


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Together, we can support the person behind the diagnosis of bipolar.

Published: 16th January, 2015

Updated: 12th December, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

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