Bipolar disorder

Readable and well-researched information for the public

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For anyone who is worried about themselves, a friend or relative

• Bipolar Disorder: our main leaflet
• Bipolar: key facts 
• Severe Mental Illness (psychosis): a leaflet for carers and professionals working with people with severe mental illness
• Cannabis and Mental Health: looks at the research on the effects of cannabis use
• Smoking and mental health
• Exercise and mental health
• Eating well

• Medications for Mania : useful information for anyone who wants to know more about the treatment of mania
• What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Children and young people

• Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) : what parents and teachers should know
• A list of recommended reading and books

En Français

• La Thérapie Cognitivo-Comportementale (TCC)

Italian

• Bipolare (Biploar disorder)

• What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

• Viewpoint: a section of this website devoted to the views of people who have experienced mental health problems.

links to other organisations

• Changing Minds: Our Lives and Mental Illness: a unique collection of experiences from patients and professionals which give new insights into how individuals live with mental health difficulties
• The Mind: A User's Guide. An accessible, jargon-free reference book designed to educate, inform and empower anyone who has an interest in safeguarding or improving their mental health.

• About our leaflets
• Depression