Bipolar Scotland

Bipolar Scotland’s next AGM will be held on Monday 25th November at 4.15pm at Clockwise, Savoy Tower, Renfrew Street, Glasgow. If you’re a member and would like to attend, please contact info@bipolarscotland.org.uk to reserve your place. We look forward to seeing you there!

Share your views to help shape ‘The Lines Between’ mental health services and support survey. What do you think this survey should look like? What areas of mental health services should be taken into consideration? Add your voice: ow.ly/UVKs50TMJj3

Our expert Training Facilitators are ready to welcome family, friends & carers of people living with #bipolar to offer support, practical advice, tools for self-care and strategies for supporting those you care about. Book a place or learn more: ow.ly/Q3TV50TMIGU

Pharmacist Alex Adam explains the role, responsibilities and objectives of the pharmacist in the #mentalhealth field in the latest issue of On The Level. Discover how the pharmacist can support you: ow.ly/oSVL50TMIev

We look forward to welcoming everyone along to this week’s support groups. We run a number of online and in-person groups across Scotland to bring together people living with #bipolar. To find a group you want to join, click here: ow.ly/HAMp50TMHli

Becoming a member of Bipolar Scotland is quick and easy – simply click on the link and choose the membership that best suits you. Memberships range from £5-£35 and we welcome anyone aged 16 or over with an interest in #bipolar. Sign up today: ow.ly/Ns2L50TMGEP

Abseil 100ft off the iconic Falkirk Wheel and you can experience spectacular views and an adrenaline rush like no other, all while raising funds for #BipolarScotland! To secure a place to fundraise a minimum of £220, please email mariet@bipolarscotland.org.uk.

Bipolar Scotland’s Glasgow West support group recently welcomed a very special guest in the shape of @lokiscottishrap – #mentalhealth activist, social commentator, author, rapper and podcaster. Read all about it in the latest issue of On The Level: ow.ly/CtaN50TMG1x

HELIOS-BD are looking for #research participants to investigate the effects of light and lithium on circadian rhythms in #bipolar disorder. You will be reimbursed for your time and travel expenses. To find out more, visit heliosbd.com

DID YOU KNOW? Our #support groups are: •Free to attend •Online or in-person •For all adults living with bipolar, friends, family and carers of people with #bipolar. If you’d like to know more or want to join, click the link: bipolarscotland.org.uk/support-groups/

We’re honoured to have been nominated by Bipolar Scotland member Stef Walczynski for @BBCRadio4 All In The Mind Awards! If you’d like to nominate us for any of the three categories, you can do so here: ow.ly/QLZE50TLq2y Nominations close Wednesday 8 January, 2025

As always we are looking forward to seeing everyone at their local support groups this week. It's a great opportunity to get support while connecting with new people #LocalSupportGroups #CommunitySupport #SupportSystem #NewConnections #TogetherStronger

Researchers have found that people with bipolar disorder who used self-care strategies had a better quality of life. They reported that bipolar disorder had less of an impact on their day to day life and reduced symptoms #WellnessJourney #HealthyMindset #PositiveMentalAttitude

This years campaign for #WorldMentalHealthDay focuses on raising awareness about the significance of mental health in professional settings. For information on how to confidently approach your employer, the link below has some great information: mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental…

We are looking forward to seeing you all at your local support groups this week.

We would love for anyone who is comfortable doing so to share our social media pages and posts so we can reach and support as many people as we can

We have a great interview with one of our trustees, David Reid in our most recent issue of On The Level. David gives us a great insight into what it means being a trustee and what attracted him to the role.

"Metabolism and diet are linked to root of bipolar depression, say researchers" Below is a very interesting article highlighting recent studies surrounding Bipolar Disorder and the potential connection to metabolic deregulation ow.ly/X6Zi50Tueze

Today is World Pharmacists Day which is a great time to remind everyone that your pharmacist is always there to support you if you have any questions surrounding your medication #WorldPharmacistsDay #MedicationSupport #AskYourPharmacist

Research - could you help? The Helios BD study investigates the effects of light and lithium on circadian rythyms in Bipolar Disorder. To find out more, head to heliosbd.com , email HeliosBD@ed.ac.uk or call 0788512143