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The Magnificent Seven Walk the Walk!
Thank you to everyone who sponsored Team Bipolar Edinburgh on the KiltWalk last weekend! Your kind generosity in donating over £2,100...
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Student mental health and bipolar
Many students have questions about handling stress, and staying healthy while at university. iThrive - Your online space for mental...
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Mindfulness tips for bipolar
Thanks very much to everyone who joined us at the September meeting and a warm welcome to the newcomers! We began the meeting with a...
Sep 13, 20232 min read


The Edinburgh Kiltwalk
Seven members of the Lothian Bipolar Group are taking part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk Wee Wander on Sunday 17th September in aid of...
Sep 2, 20231 min read


Sleep & Bipolar
Thanks very much to everyone who joined us at the July meeting, your participation in the group discussion on sleep was much appreciated!...
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Artist Commission: Calling all Visual Artists
As part of this year’s Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, Bipolar Edinburgh will be awarding a small artist commission. Artists are...
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Winners at the Volunteer Edinburgh Awards!
The highlight of a great day was when Michelle, David and John picked up The Ian McInnes Award at The City Chambers in Edinburgh. This...
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Bipolar Edinburgh Chair Michelle Howieson meets Humza Yousaf
Volunteers Week started with a bang as our chair Michelle Howieson met the First Minister Humza Yousaf who was keen to learn about the...
Jun 21, 20231 min read


Advocard update
Thanks very much to everyone who joined us at the June meeting whether in person or via Zoom. Apologies for the particularly bad sound...
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Penumbra Peer Support
We had another great turn out at the April meeting and thanks very much to everyone who came along. A warm welcome to people attending...
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Bipolar UK: join a bipolar research community, online at The National Centre for Mental Health
Can you help us make bipolar research a priority by taking part in a study and joining our research community? All we need is 15 minutes...
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Are you living with type 2 bipolar and having trouble sleeping?
Research opportunity: Are you living with type 2 bipolar and having trouble sleeping? If so, you may be able to get involved in the...
Mar 23, 20231 min read


March meeting was packed!
We had a great time at the March meeting when we had the highest attendance figures since moving to hybrid meetings. Thanks to everyone...
Mar 15, 20231 min read


Bipolar Edinburgh & Lothians Group | All-ages Peer Support
Our monthly meeting in Edinburgh. Everyone affected by bipolar is welcome including family, friends and caarers.
Feb 3, 20231 min read


Research Opportunity for Parents with Bipolar Disorder.
PEACH-BD study: Request for participants Parents' Experiences of Helping Their Anxious Children in the context of Bipolar Disorder....
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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