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Bipolar disorder
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 26/04/2024
This section explains the symptoms of bipolar disorder, treatments and ways to manage the condition. This section is for people with bipolar disorder. And their carers, relatives and friends.
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Staying well with bipolar
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023
What’s the best way to stay well when you have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder? Our guide base on the personal experiences of 32 of our supporters can help you spot the early warning signs that you are become unwell, how to look after yourself and the treatment you might need.
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50 percent of the British public cannot correctly identify Bipolar Disorder
1 min read |Last updated: 09/10/2023
Despite more than a third (34 per cent) having direct experience with bipolar disorder, 50 per cent of the British public couldn’t correctly identify the condition Common symptoms of bipolar disorder can often feature depression, extreme lethargy, mania and over-activity Almost a fifth (19 per cent) were unable to spot a single symptom of bipolar...
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“I really can’t choose to leave my bipolar at home” Melanie’s story
Last updated: 09/10/2023
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"It is not shameful or weak to have a mental illness" – Nadia’s story
Last updated: 23/04/2024
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Antipsychotics
Advice and information |1 min read |Last updated: 18/10/2023
Antipsychotic medications are generally used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. But they can also be used to treat bipolar disorder and depression. This section explains more about antipsychotics. This information is for adults affected by mental illness in England. It’s also for their loved ones and carers and anyone interested in this subject.
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“Because you can't be low at Christmas, right?!” – Alexandra’s story
Last updated: 06/12/2023
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