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Managing Bipolar - advice to read online or download

Visit our blog Pendulum for more stories and information about living well with bipolar disorder

Bipolar Commission

Bipolar Commission research reveals delay of 9.5 years to get accurate diagnosis of bipolar
women and bipolar webinar, part 1 - video catch up

Dr Clare Dolman and Natasha Naomi Rea discuss the effects of hormones on women who have bipolar. This is the first in a four part online series, sponsored by Hypatia, in memory of Caroline Hinchliffe.
Waltham Forest Support Group (in person)

Waltham Forest Support Group is resuming its face to face meetings
Guildford Support Group (on hold)

Guildford Support Group is currently on hold. When meetings resume in accordance with safety guidelines, information about time and place appears here.

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
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation 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.
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?

Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder
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.