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Better care needed for people displaying first symptoms of bipolar

WEBAnalyses suggest that almost 50 per cent of people present with symptoms before the age of 21, and a recent review of 27 studies suggested an average delay of almost six years …

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Should I tell employers about my mental health

WEBACAS says, "Employees are under no obligation to disclose a mental health condition to their employer. However, if the employee's condition could affect their ability to do their …

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Top ten research questions about bipolar published Bipolar UK

WEBThe top ten research questions about bipolar have been published by the James Lind Alliance following a two-year project. The James Lind Alliance and Bipolar …

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How psychiatric assessment works Bipolar UK

WEBWhen psychiatrists conduct an assessment, they do so either in a consensual outpatient meeting or in a more highly-charged ‘Mental Health Act assessment’ when …

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Bipolar UK's response to the Major Conditions Strategy

WEB15 August 2023. Yesterday The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published their Major Conditions Strategy: case for change and our strategic framework. There are …

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Breaking down stigma in the Black community Bipolar UK

WEBWhen Black people face stigma and feel they cannot openly talk about their mental health or seek medical assistance they will experience deteriorating mental …

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Bipolar UK welcomes inclusion of bipolar within official statistics

WEBNew report from NHS Digital and National Statistics includes statistics about bipolar for the first time. The Mental Health and Wellbeing in England report is the result …

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Medication and Treatment Bipolar UK

WEBLithium Carbonate and Lithium Citrate are mood stabilising medications used in the treatment of bipolar. Lithium Carbonate is known in the UK by several brand names: …

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Bipolar UK National UK Charity

WEBRoyal College of Psychiatrists and Bipolar UK Joint Statement. On World Bipolar Day (30 March 2024), the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Bipolar UK are calling on …

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One in four people from BAME communities don't share their …

WEBOne in four black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) people who have struggled with their mental health keep their issues to themselves, believing they don't know anyone that …

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App for monitoring lithium use Bipolar UK

WEBApp for monitoring lithium use. Pharmacy Services at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) have developed an innovative free app for …

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Three tips for supporting someone with bipolar Bipolar UK

WEBMy experience as a supporter of someone with bipolar disorder, as well as my experiences working in the mental health field, have equipped me with a ‘toolkit’ of sorts that I use to …

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Mental Health Charities Bipolar UK

WEBMental Health Charities. A 24/7 confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. You can call them for free on 116 123. Providing support groups for people …

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How does parental bipolar disorder affect children

WEBCommunication: The key thing in my opinion is communication. Communication takes the fear away. Communication breaks some of the power of the …

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What We Do Bipolar UK

WEBOur integrated service consists of: A network of 84 online and in-person local and specialist peer support groups for people affected by bipolar, facilitated by trained …

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LGBTQ+ Support Bipolar UK

WEBLGBTQ+ organisations. MindOut. MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people. Their staff, volunteers and …

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How to cope with a crisis Bipolar UK

WEBCalmzone - provides emotional support for men nationwide. Dial 0800 58 58 58 between 5pm and midnight each evening. They also offer a webchat service. The Mix - if you're …

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Bipolar and DVLA Bipolar UK

WEBYou should use this part of the form to tell the DVLA about your mental health condition. If you already have a driving licence and are diagnosed with bipolar you need to fill in the …

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