"I feel I am the expert on my own mental health"

Joanne talks about bipolar and the challenge of stopping lithium Read more

2021 Conference speaker biographies

Read about our speakers and panellists at the 2021 Bipolar UK virtual conference Read more

2021 Virtual conference break-out sessions

Details of the break-out sessions you will be able to choose on the day Read more

40th Birthday Celebrations

Bipolar UK turns 40! Join us in celebrating 40 years of peer support for people affected by bipolar Read more

40th Birthday Celebrations

On 8 September 2023, we gathered In Westminster Cathedral Hall to celebrate 40 years of peer support for people affected by bipolar and to thank all our amazing volunteers Read more

A debt charity helped me get my finances back on track

Sonjia shares how getting free debt advice helped get her finances back on track Read more

A Familiar Face

How Bipolar in the media helped me own my condition and reject its stigma Read more

A first-hand experience of managing bipolar during Covid-19

Heidi discusses how she self-manages her mental health and the challenges that she faces during this crisis, plus offers advice on some techniques to help keep well. Read more

A life was saved

As Nicky writes in this blog, 'talking about it' has helped him deal with suicidal thoughts. Read more

A spoonful of sugar… my experience with Lithium

A look at the personal experiences of using lithium to manage mood swings. Read more

A timely lifeline

Tulisa found the eCommunity to be a safe environment where users interact, build their self-esteem and knowledge. Read more