England Bipolar UK Support Group
Come join us at the England Bipolar UK Support Group for a safe space to share, connect, and feel supported!
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
Please register to attend the England Bipolar UK Support Group, monthly meeting for August. This Support group was previously named the National Support Group.
It is free and open to anyone who is affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers and is unable to attend a local support group for any reason.
You are also welcome to attend if you don't have a confirmed diagnosis and want to find out about bipolar, and related conditions such as cyclothymia.
The groups are organised and facilitated by volunteers who are affected by bipolar in some way.
You can find further information about this group in the FAQs below or if you still have questions please email supportgroups@bipolaruk.org.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Frequently asked questions
Our support groups meet monthly. The England Support Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Our community tell us how helpful groups are in maintaining wellbeing but it is up to you how often you attend.
Anyone over 18 is welcome. If you're 16 or 17, please bring a parent or guardian.
The format of the meetings vary, but you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself, say how you are feeling using the Bipolar UK mood scale and may listen to an invited speaker. The groups are organised and facilitated by volunteers who are affected by bipolar in some way.
No you are welcome to say as much or as little as you want. We understand that some people find it daunting to join a group or to talk, therefore, you are encouraged to take this at your own pace.
We welcome new volunteers to support existing groups and new ones as well as other opportunities within the charity. Please email info@bipolaruk.org or visit our website www.bipolaruk.org for information.
Bipolar UK offers a range of peer support including our Peer Support line as well as our online eCommunity Conversations, an online forum providing a range of available content on bipolar and great peer support. You can find all our services by visiting https://www.bipolaruk.org/get-support
We know it can be difficult to achieve a diagnosis quickly. To learn more about signs, symptoms and how to go about a diagnosis please visit www.bipolaruk.org/diagnosing-bipolar
Bipolar UK has a great Mood Tracker App designed by App Developer, Andrew Thompson, one of our volunteers. This App works on IOS or Android and can be found here www.bipolaruk.org/Blog/apps-for-managing-mood
Our services including a monthly online family and friends support group and eCommunity Conversations can help support a loved one and yourself. Our courses such as our eLearning and Self-Management courses can help too. Visit www.bipolaruk.org for more information.