Bipolar Edinburgh & Lothians Group

04/12/2025

🎄 Challenges of the Festive Season: Online Support 🎄

The holiday period can be joyful, but for many people living with bipolar, it can also bring added stress, pressure, and emotional challenges. You’re not alone.

Join us online for a relaxed one-hour discussion where we’ll talk openly about the realities of this time of year and share practical strategies to help you manage mood changes, reduce stress, and protect your wellbeing. Anyone affected by bipolar is welcome!

Visit our website for link to event:
https://www.bipolaredinburgh.org.uk/whats-on

12/10/2025

Receiving a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder can feel overwhelming.

With Bipolar Scotland, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our free service offers guidance, reassurance, and community.

💜 Sign up and take your first step toward support.

https://ow.ly/gIam50X3rCe.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. This year’s campaign emphasises the urgent need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies.

Crises such as natural disasters, conflicts, and public health emergencies cause emotional distress, with one in five individuals experiencing a mental health condition. Supporting the mental well-being of individuals during such crises is not just important – it saves lives, gives people the strength to cope, the space to heal, and the opportunity to recover and rebuild not only as individuals but as communities. That’s why it is essential for everyone, including government officials, health and social care providers, school staff, and community groups, to come together. By working hand in hand, we can ensure the most vulnerable have access to the support they need while safeguarding everyone's well-being.

15/09/2025

Thanks again to everyone who donated to our charity fundraiser; it is very much appreciated!🙏 The donation link is open until the end of October❤️.

Help Michelle Howieson raise money to support Bipolar Edinburgh

10/09/2025

09/09/2025

Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise su***de prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need.

03/09/2025

We’re starting a new project called Momentum Works!

The aim of this initiative is to provide help for people with bipolar in the workplace. We hope to arm people with the skills needed to identify and manage bipolar related challenges at work that could result in an episode of illness.

There will be a wealth of resources available, from mentorships and peer support to workplace support and training, crisis planning and good solid practical advice for those who are employed and also specific guidance for those who are self employed.

If this sounds good to you, then feel free to drop us a line at info@bipolarscotland.org.uk and we’ll get you going.

12/08/2025

Bipolar can impact how we connect with others. At our latest all-ages meeting, we discussed how it affects relationships and shared insights for navigating these challenges. Read more: https://wix.to/iq3oMya

Bipolar affects every relationship we have with someone at some point in our lives. We list some of the discussion points that come up.

23/07/2025

Our only fundraiser of the year! Please support Michelle and the other fab walkers raising funds to allow us to provide support and meeting spaces for people with bipolar in Edinburgh!:

Help Michelle Howieson raise money to support Bipolar Edinburgh

08/07/2025

Struggling with welfare benefits? Arlene, 's benefits guru, provides a comprehensive overview and the free help available! Learn more at https://wix.to/4TqCzwC

10/06/2025

Check out our tips on Triggers and Action Plans for bipolar: https://wix.to/McSWUlT

We welcomed long-time self-management trainer Dorrie M. who picked a few examples of triggers and how to have an action plan ready to deal with them when they come up.

02/06/2025

We want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful volunteers for their support. You're all stars and we appreciate each and every one of you!! 🌟🌟🌟

For more information on support available through Bipolar Edinburgh please visit https://www.bipolaredinburgh.org.uk/