27/03/2026
Ahead of World Bipolar Day on Monday, our colleague Anna challenges some myths for this week's blog. Bipolar isn’t just 'mood swings' – it’s complex, misunderstood and often stigmatised. Learn more, listen better and rethink what you think you know.
By Anna Scott (Clinical Support Worker) It takes an average of 9.5 years to get a correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder in the UK. The overwhelming misunderstanding of what the condition involves can be a major hindrance for diagnosis. Despite being present in roughly 1 in 100 of us, many of us have...