Building a better world
together for everyone
affected by bipolar

Building a better world
together for everyone
affected by bipolar

Support | Research | Campaign

Through shared experiences and compassionate support, we're here for everyone affected by bipolar.

What is bipolar?

Find out what bipolar is, who it affects, what causes it, and the impact it can have on daily life.

Check your risk

There are many symptoms of bipolar that can often be overlooked for something else. Maybe it's bipolar?

Get involved

Get involved through our research activities, volunteering, campaigns, partnerships and fundraising events

Our research

Explore how our research improves understanding, treatment and support for our community.

Make a difference

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£5 a month could help keep our free Mood Tracker app running, supporting people with bipolar to manage symptoms

£10 a month could help us campaign to ensure the voices of people with bipolar are being heard

£20 a month could help moderate our 24/7 online community, creating a safe space for people affected by bipolar to connect

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£10 could help our peer support team provide 1-1 practical and emotional support to someone with bipolar when they need it most

£30 could help fund a peer support group, giving people affected by bipolar a safe place to feel understood

£50 could help support ground-breaking research, improving treatment and care for those affected

Join our Online Community

Our eCommunity is run by and for people affected by bipolar. Sign up to connect with others, share stories and get helpful tips for living well with bipolar.

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James's Story

'The Mood Tracker app helps me avoid festive burnout’

James, 34, who was diagnosed with bipolar in 2023, explains how peer support and tracking his mood helps him to avoid festive burnout.

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Maybe it's bipolar?

Take our bipolar test to find out more

Join a bipolar support group

Use our Peer Support Group Finder to find your nearest in-person or online support meetings.

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Latest news

12 November 20252 min read

Maybe it’s bipolar? campaign launches with the premiere of a new short film

Bipolar UK launches a new campaign, Maybe it’s bipolar? with the exclusive premiere of a new short film created by Rosie Viva and April Kelley

3 October 20253 min read

‘I ran the London Marathon virtually with MyWay!’

On the day of the 2025 London Marathon, June, 62, took on a virtual marathon to raise money for Bipolar UK.

26 September 20252 min read

Heston Blumenthal: My life with bipolar

World-renowned chef Heston Blumenthal sheds light on life with bipolar in a BBC documentary.

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