Scotland's charity for everyone living with bipolar
We offer practical, compassionate support to help people understand their condition, connect with others and live well.Â
What is Bipolar?
Bipolar is a serious mental illness that affects around 2% of the population. It involves episodes of high mood (mania or hypomania) and often periods of low mood (depression). These are different from the everyday ups and downs we all experience and can have a significant impact on daily life.
People can also experience long periods of stability, and with the right support, people can and do live well with bipolar.
Bipolar often begins in the late teens or early twenties, although many people aren’t diagnosed until later in life.
For some, symptoms may appear following periods of significant stress or life events, such as major changes or after childbirth. For others, they develop more gradually, which can make bipolar harder to recognise and delay diagnosis.
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What we do
Self-Management Training
Learn practical ways to manage bipolar, recognise patterns and build confidence in your wellbeing.
Support Groups
Connect with others who understand what you’re going through in a safe and supportive space.
Beyond Diagnosis
One-to-one peer support to help you make sense of a diagnosis and take your next steps.
Momentum Works
Supporting people at an early stage of their journey with bipolar to feel more confident at work or study.
Who we are
Bipolar Scotland is the national charity for people living with bipolar in Scotland.Our vision is simple: a good life for everyone in Scotland who lives with bipolar.
We are a member-led community shaped by lived experience. Across Scotland, we bring people together through peer support, self-management training and trusted information that helps people feel understood and less alone.
We support people living with bipolar, as well as families and loved ones.Â
A time to move forward
We are currently working through our strategic plan, A Time To Move Forward, for 2021-2026: you can read it by clicking below.
Our work is guided by the values that matter most to our community:
Member-Led | Empathy & Honesty | Hope | Inclusion | Impact & Purpose
Upcoming Events
Self-Management Training: Essentials (Online)
Starts Tuesday the 5th of May, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Self-Management Training: Friends & Family (Online)
Starts Thursday the 14th of May, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Self-Management Training: Essentials (Online)
Starts Wed the 20th of May, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
On The Level - our quarterly E-magazine
On The Level is our quarterly e-magazine, sharing lived experience, stories and insights from across the bipolar community.
It’s designed to help people better understand bipolar, feel less alone and connect with others who get it.
Become a member of Bipolar Scotland and get On The Level delivered to your inbox every two months.
Find & Contact Us
Whether you would like to speak with us over the phone, send an email or post a good old-fashioned letter, please use the contact details below.
- Studio 10
- Anchor One
- 7 Thread Street
- Paisley
- PA1 1JR
- info@bipolarscotland.org.uk
- 0141 560 2050
Support our work
Volunteering with Bipolar Scotland is a chance to make a real difference.
Our volunteers support others, share lived experience and help create a more connected, understanding community.