Bipolar Edinburgh & Lothians Group

30/03/2026

March 30th is World Bipolar Day! It's celebrated on the birthday of Vincent van Gogh, who is widely believed to have been bipolar. The day aims to improve global awareness and understanding about bipolar and challenge the stigma around the condition.

By sharing information, personal stories, and educational resources, this day can help people around the world learn more about the realities of bipolar disorder and how to support those affected.

13/03/2026

New Blog Post: Bipolar and Stigma
Read more from our community's recent discussion with our Penumbra peer workers about the external and internal stigma people with bipolar face, and ways we can manage it.
Learn more: https://wix.to/oMWNpfH

A discussion with our Penumbra peer workers on the stigma around bipolar March Meeting: Bipolar & StigmaOur recent all ages meeting included a lovely presentation led by Mary Anne and Gregory from Penumbra about the stigma that often surrounds bipolar. Stigma is the negative beliefs commonly held ab...

21/02/2026

21st February is Mental Health Nurses' Appreciation Day! From all of us at Bipolar Edinburgh, we would like to say thank you to our mental health nurses for your dedication and hard work. It truly makes a meaningful difference in the lives of people with mental illness.

Be sure to send some love to the nurses in your lives!

11/02/2026

New post: Kidney Health & Bipolar — Dr. Robert Hunter discusses lithium use and kidney research from the University of Edinburgh. Read the full recap and key takeaways here: https://wix.to/upDvGGy

A talk from Dr. Robert Hunter on kidney health and the use of Lithium. February Meeting: Kidney Health & BipolarWe were happy to welcome Dr. Robert Hunter from the University of Edinburgh for his presentation on kidney health and the use of Lithium. An expert in his field, Dr. Hunter is an author of...

30/01/2026

Many people worry about saying the right thing when talking about bipolar, but at the end of the day, being is what matters most 💜

26/01/2026

Did you know❓

All of our Peer Practitioners have lived experience of self-harm.

If you self-harm and need support, we are here to help 💙

Our wonderful team of Practitioners offer remote one-to-one support (12-15 sessions), which is delivered via video call, phone, text, or email.

To be referred for one-to-one support, contact us here👇
https://selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

26/01/2026

We are very proud today to launch our 2026 Manifesto!

It is the result of many hours of hard work here at Bipolar Scotland HQ, so, if you'd like to find out what we'll be asking the Scottish Government to deliver this year, click the link below!

https://ow.ly/Q1RQ50Y3Bjb

15/01/2026

We wish to offer our encouragement and support to anyone working towards new year resolutions this year. Making changes or starting new things can be difficult, but just deciding to try is extremely brave. As you work towards your resolutions, be patient with yourself and try to find encouragement in even the little moves you make. And even if you aren't able to do what you hoped, you should be proud of yourself. 💜

Best of luck with whatever you are working towards and with whatever else you decide to do this year!

13/01/2026

One of the key issues for people living with bipolar is sleep. At our recent all-ages meeting, we held a group discussion to share our challenges as well as our experiences with what has worked for us. Find what we shared on our latest blog post:
https://www.bipolaredinburgh.org.uk/post/sleep-and-bipolar

A group discussion about the challenges of sleep for those living with bipolar. January Meeting: Sleep & BipolarOne of the key issues for people living with bipolar is sleep. Sometimes it’s the struggle to fall asleep or sometimes it’s the consequences of not sleeping that can make life difficul...

08/01/2026

We are delighted to introduce the Bipolar Edinburgh Whatever the Weather podcast, a new podcast featuring honest conversations about life with bipolar. We’ll be making space for conversations that center around experiences, self management tips, inspiration, and more.

If this content feels valuable for yourself or others, please follow and share!

11/12/2025

The Bipolar Edinburgh team is happy to announce our new podcast coming 2026! We'll be making space for conversations that center around experiences of living with bipolar, self management tips, inspiration and more. Be sure to follow and keep an eye out for our exciting launch in the new year.

10/12/2025

This year's December Fun Night was a delightful night of games, great food, and festive cheer.. and lots of raffle prizes! Read more about the evening on our latest blog post

A wonderful night of good company and festive cheer!December Meeting: Holiday EventLast week we came together to celebrate the holiday season with our annual December Fun Night, and it was truly a wonderful evening for everyone who joined us. The night was filled with delicious food, exciting raffle...