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Bipolar Research Blogs

Browse here to read research articles and blogs about bipolar written by researchers

Encouraging a conversation about ECT

Encouraging a conversation about ECT

Simon Kitchen, CEO of Bipolar UK, discusses the use of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) to treat bipolar Read more

Published: 21st February, 2023

Updated: 27th February, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

ISBD 2023 Conference Report

ISBD 2023 Conference Report

Read the full report about The 25th Conference of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) held in Chicago, June 2023 here. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2023

Updated: 15th August, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

Our research partnership with Bipolar UK

Our research partnership with Bipolar UK

Tania explains her experience of conducting research in partnership with Bipolar UK and her aspirations for future projects. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

Psychological therapies for bipolar

Psychological therapies for bipolar

A combination of medication and therapy is proven to be the most effective treatment for bipolar, lowering your risk of relapse and helping you to live well. If you’ve got a diagnosis, this is everything you need to know… Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Updated: 24th January, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

The Bipolar UK survey on ‘self-binding’ advance directives

The Bipolar UK survey on ‘self-binding’ advance directives

Do people with bipolar want to request enforced treatment in advance for future episodes of illness? Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Author: Renee Arceo

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