Tips for supporting someone with bipolar

Tips on supporting a friend or family member with bipolar

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Bipolar UK on BBC Breakfast

On World Bipolar Day 2024, Simon Kitchen, Andy Barnes and Callum Barnes visited the BBC Breakfast sofa to explain why the need for earlier bipolar diagnosis and specialist services for bipolar is so urgent
Crawley

Our Crawley Support Group meets online on the 4th Wednesday of each month
Mid Sussex

Our Mid Sussex support group meets online on the 4th Wednesday of each month and is open to anyone in Haywards Heath and Crawley
Haywards Heath

Our Haywards Heath support group meets online on the 4th Wednesday of each month

Rosie talks episode 1

In this first interview, two of our amazing ambassadors, Rosie Viva and April Kelley discuss their experiences of living with bipolar.
In Conversation with... Director's cut videos

People with bipolar in the public eye explore what it's like living with a partner with bipolar, parenting with bipolar and living well with bipolar. Watch the videos.
Conference - World Bipolar Day 2023

Watch the recording of our 2023 annual conference 'Bipolar diagnosis and beyond' and find all the supporting resources here
Regional Webinars: North

Join us for a free webinar will looking at the importance of early diagnosis of bipolar
Regional Webinars: Wales

This webinar addressed the latest research from the Bipolar Commission and speeches on topics such as risk factors for suicide, experiences of bipolar and suicide prevention.
women and bipolar webinars

A series of webinars hosted by Dr Clare Dolman exploring the different ways hormones can affect women with bipolar
Alastair Campbell talks suicide, stigma and more with Adam Deacon

Alastair Campbell and Adam Deacon chat about their personal experiences of mental health in this exclusive video
What's living with bipolar really like?

In December 2021, Bipolar UK hosted a webinar to shed light on what it's like living with bipolar and how our peer support services can help
Self-management webinar: mood monitoring and triggers

Part three of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering mood tracking and early warning signs of shifts in mood
Looking for bipolar self-management techniques? Here’s five for starters

Top tips to help you manage your bipolar - from people who know

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
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar (including those without a diagnosis) to chat and share experiences
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Diagnosing Bipolar

Learn how to get a diagnosis of bipolar, recognise the symptoms, and get the support and treatment you need with our Could it be Bipolar? resources
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation 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.
What causes bipolar?

Find out what we know about the causes of bipolar
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our call-back service staffed by people affected by bipolar
Seeing Red: a look at bipolar anger

Anyone can get angry but bipolar can take rage to unprecedented extremes. What is bipolar anger, what triggers it, and how can it be managed?
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help