Bipolar Awareness Day March 30th 2024

World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on 30 March, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was diagnosed with bipolar after he died.

The vision of World Bipolar Day is to encourage understanding about what bipolar is – and isn’t – and to banish stigma from the face of the planet.

For more information about the awareness raising day please go to Bipolar UK to find out more about activities happening and why the day is so important www.bipolaruk.org/

For information about Bi Polar please check out the information provided by national Mind www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/bipolar-disorder/about-bipolar-disorder/

Bipolar UK also have a free online resource for anyone who wants to learn more about bipolar. It will help you understand what bipolar is - and isn't. It will also help you understand how to support anyone you know who's living with the condition. www.bipolaruk.org/elearning

Two free online peer support groups run in Sussex – if you would like to join  or find out more go to www.bipolaruk.org/Listing/Category/online-support-groups-parent-category

Brighton and Hove online (zoom) support meeting on the 1st Wednesday of the month 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Mid-Sussex online (zoom) support meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month 6.30pm-8pm

If you would like to find out more about the condition and support available and live in Brighton and Hove you can also speak to one of our Mental Health Advice Team. Please call us on 01273 666950 or email us on info@mindcharity.co.uk