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Edinburgh Crisis Centre - 24/7 support for mental health distress in Edinburgh
We welcomed Nick Bell to our group who spoke about the Edinburgh Crisis Centre: 24/7 support for mental health distress in Edinburgh.

2024: You said. Feedback from our annual community survey - part one.
Every year we ask our community how useful they thought our activities were and what they would like to see happen in the following year.


Bipolar Sleep Tips.
Our members give tips on what helps and what is a problem for getting good sleep when living with bipolar.


Mental Health Challenges of this Festive Season
We know from experience that this time of year can be difficult for many people, particularly when you add bipolar into the mix.


Links between bipolar and ADHD
20% of us with bipolar have ADHD and 20% of people with ADHD also have bipolar. Missed diagnoses are common and order of treatment important


The magnificent Seven walk again!
Our fundraising Kiltwalk takes place once a year in order that our activities REMAIN FREE TO EVERYONE living locally with Bipolar.


The Edinburgh Kiltwalk for bipolar 2024
The Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 15th Sept in aid of Bipolar Edinburgh. Please help so our activities REMAIN FREE TO EVERYONE w/ bipolar.


Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Bipolar
Disrupted sleep such as jetlag can really aggravate bipolar, and changes in our moods can affect our sleep in so many ways. A vicious cycle.


The ketogenic metabolic therapy diet
A fascinating Zoom presentation to the Lothian Bipolar Group by world-leading author Julie A. Fast. Julie is a world leading mental...


Bipolar Overspending & Debt
The risks of overspending and making rash purchase decisions are very high when we are manic and hypomanic through bipolar.


Problem gambling and Aripiprazole /Abilify
Aripiprazole is commonly prescribed for the treatment of bipolar and is now associated with an increased risk of problematic gambling.


Advocacy Support with Welfare Benefits
Advocard's benefits guru, Arlene Astley gave us a run-through of the changes to benefits that are occurring and the free help available.


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


Edinburgh Leisure Community Access Programme
Bipolar Edinburgh as an ELCAP partner organisation has recently resumed discounted group sessions: keep an eye on the calendar for...


Bipolar Research Matters
Bipolar Edinburgh April: HELIOS-BD research study update Written by Dr Amber Roguski, PhD & Dr Nicole Needham, MRCPsych In January 2024...

Book Review: Befriending Bipolar
A very readable account of Oliver Seligman’s experience with bipolar. Oliver is a monk, author and inspirational speaker and was diagnosed


CARDS - Alcohol Use Disorder
CARDS from Rowan Alba is a volunteer befriending service. We heard from volunteers Michaela and Catherine talk about Alcohol Use Disorder.


Bipolar peer support service
Our free peer support service is for people aged 18-65 living in Edinburgh with a bipolar diagnosis.

Helios BD Study
The Helios BD study aims to deepen our understanding of disrupted circadian rhythms with bipolar and how Lithium might reduce sensitivity.

Making Access Easy!
What is the Access Card? A universal access registration scheme to support you to communicate your evidenced access requirements across...
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