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App for monitoring lithium use

App for monitoring lithium use

NHS Health Monitor for Lithium is an app for individuals prescribed with lithium. Read more

Published: 6th January, 2020

Updated: 3rd March, 2021

Author: Rebekah Hayes

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  • Medication
  • Treatment
  • Medication and treatment
  • Technology, apps and social
Better care needed for people displaying first symptoms of bipolar disorder

Better care needed for people displaying first symptoms of bipolar disorder

A new study highlights a lack of high-quality evidence for interventions in first episode mania, as well as gaps in guidelines on how to treat people experiencing mania for the first time. Read more

Published: 25th June, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Michael Morgan

Related topics:
  • Bipolar research
Genome-wide association study identifies 30 genes linked to bipolar disorder

Genome-wide association study identifies 30 genes linked to bipolar disorder

New findings will pave the way for identifying specific genes which are involved in the development of bipolar disorder. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Michael Morgan

Related topics:
  • Bipolar research
Results of the advance decision making survey

Results of the advance decision making survey

The results of the advance decision making survey are now available. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Michael Morgan

Related topics:
  • Medication and treatment
NHS to test new rapid care measures

NHS to test new rapid care measures

NHS to test new rapid care measures for patients with the most urgent mental and physical health needs Read more

Published: 13th March, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Michael Morgan

Related topics:
  • Medication and treatment
Research opportunity: Bipolar disorder, pregnancy and childbirth

Research opportunity: Bipolar disorder, pregnancy and childbirth

We currently know very little about the causes of these episodes and which women are likely to be at greatest risk following delivery. Read more

Published: 12th June, 2018

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Richard Ellis

Related topics:
  • Pregnancy and parenting

Join the Recovery Space campaign

The Breathing Space scheme helps people with debt whilst they are in hospital for their mental health, or under the care of a crisis team in their local community. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Richard Ellis

Related topics:
  • Money and debt

Help the Money & Mental Health Policy Institute with research

Martin Lewis and our friends at Money and Mental Health are looking for people to share their experiences to inform groundbreaking new research about the links between mental health and money. Read more

Published: 21st November, 2017

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Richard Ellis

Related topics:
  • Money and debt
New Employment Support guides now available

New Employment Support guides now available

Information and advice for employees and employers Read more

Published: 14th July, 2017

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Rebekah Hayes

Related topics:
  • Employment Support
  • Work and learning
1 in 4 people from BAME communities don't share their mental health issues

1 in 4 people from BAME communities don't share their mental health issues

50% say they don't want to burden someone with their mental health issues. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2017

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Rebekah Hayes

Related topics:
  • Experience of Black and Asian people
Update on REACT: A new research programme for family and friends

Update on REACT: A new research programme for family and friends

Bipolar UK is delighted to support a new study exploring the effectiveness of a new toolkit to support family and friends. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2017

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Rebekah Hayes

Related topics:
  • REACT
  • Research and policy
  • Bipolar research
Bipolar UK announces new research partnership with BDRN

Bipolar UK announces new research partnership with BDRN

The Bipolar Disorder Research Network is looking for people to take part in their latest research. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2017

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Rebekah Hayes

Related topics:
  • Bipolar research
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