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Bipolar UK is a small national charity dedicated to supporting those affected by this much misunderstood condition.听The illness can affect every aspect of life, causing significant, devastating, mood swings from suicidal depression to manic highs. Bipolar is a lifelong condition; it doesn鈥檛 care whether you are male or female, how old you are or where you鈥檙e from.

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Families and friends too suffer the consequences of bipolar, particularly as it takes an average of 10 years before a correct diagnosis is made. Those with bipolar and their loved ones have to cope with misinformation, confusion and often a reduced quality of life whist becoming increasingly isolated. With more than 1 million people in the UK diagnosed with bipolar, the chances are you know someone affected by the condition.

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Each year Bipolar UK supports over 70,000 people affected by bipolar through a range of peer support services. They have monthly support group meetings across the country and a busy eCommunity available 24hrs a day. Their programmes include mentoring and dedicated support for young people. With your help Bipolar UK will continue to develop its work supporting people affected by bipolar.

For over 30 years, Bipolar UK has worked with and for the 1 million people in the UK diagnosed with bipolar. As one Bipolar UK service user says 鈥淚 want everyone to know that Bipolar UK was there for me, and that I wouldn't even be here today if it wasn't for their support and inspiration.

There are over 120 Bipolar UK Support Groups in local communities across the country. Groups are free to attend and open to all individuals affected by bipolar including those with a diagnosis, those pre-diagnosis, their family members, friends and carers. You don't need a referral and you don't have to let anyone know you're coming - just turn up! To find out where your nearest meeting is, please visit:

Many people with bipolar suffer their first episode of severe mania or depression in their late teens or early twenties. Our Youth Project supports young people aged between 18 and 25 years old who are affected by bipolar, including those who may not have a diagnosis and young people who may be caring for someone with bipolar.