Get involved in our Rotary Bipolar eClub open exclusively to anyone affected by, or with an interest in, bipolar anywhere in the world.
Joining is a great opportunity to meet others affected by bipolar, to further the aims of Bipolar UK’s partnership with Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland and to take advantage of opportunities offered through Rotary’s extensive projects and networks all over the world.
The eClub meets online every two weeks:
- Business operations: 12-1pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
- Speaker slot: 8-9pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month
If you would like to join or find out more – please contact [email protected]
Watch some of our past guest speaker slots
Bipolar and parenting
To celebrate
World Bipolar Day which falls on Mothering Sunday this year, Bipolar UK together with Rotary Bipolar eClub ran a free 'Bipolar and parenting' webinar hosted by our very own ambassador, mother and podcast host Emma Belle along with guest speakers to talk about their experience of parenting with bipolar.
bipolar and self-stigma
In October 2024, we heard from Dr Andrea B. Vassilev, Psy.D. who is an award-winning mental health advocate, therapist, speaker and writer, based in the US, and lives with bipolar.
In this webinar she explored the topic of self-stigma and bipolar.
Nicky Chinn, hit songwriter and Bipolar UK ambassador with Ed Bicknell, former Dire Straits manager
In October 2024, for World Mental Health day, Rotary Bipolar eClub hosted an exclusive conversation between two music industry greats; Nicky Chinn, world-renowned songwriter and Ed Bicknell, former music manager of Dire Straits.
Diagnosed at an early age, Nicky shares how bipolar shaped his career while Ed brings a unique insight as one of Nicky’s greatest friends in the music industry. Together they chat about the highs and lows and the importance of friendship in supporting someone with bipolar.
Mya-Rose Craig, environmentalist and author of 'Birdgirl'
In March 2024, Rotary Bipolar eClub hosted an exclusive conversation between ITV's Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana (Jones) and Bipolar UK ambassador, environmentalist and author of 'Birdgirl', Mya-Rose Craig.
They talked about supporting a close loved one with bipolar, and the benefits of birdwatching and spending time in nature.
Vijay Nallawala, author and founder, Bipolar India
In December 2023, Rotary Bipolar eClub heard from Vijay Nallawala, Author & Founder, Bipolar India. Vijay Nallawala is an entrepeneur, author and mental health advocate. In 2013, he launched Bipolar India as an online portal and community for those suffering from mental illness.
Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness
In November 2023, Rotary Bipolar eClub hosted an inspiring conversation between Major General Gregg F Martin USA (Ret.) and author of 'Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness' and Ivan Kennes, Rotary Bipolar eClub Treasurer and leader in the Learning and Assessment industry.
If you would like to join or find out more – please contact [email protected]
Last updated: 10 April 2025