Upcoming courses:
About the course
Bipolar UK brings people affected by bipolar together to learn how to manage their condition. They provide knowledge of the condition, a space for sharing experiences and approaches to self-management.
These courses are based on the Bipolar Education Programme Cymru, run by the Centre for Mental Health in Cardiff and Optima in South London and Maudsley which has been shown to improve outcomes, and reduce relapse rates and hospital admissions [1].
They can be delivered online or in person, and when geographically bound form the perfect foundation of an ongoing peer support group.
Course overview:
Week 1: Introduction to Bipolar - diagnosis, lifestyle, and common challenges
Week 2: Managing mood swings, using a reflective journal, mood app or mood scale
Week 3: Medication how to get a medication review
Week 4: Lifestyle, routines and sleep hygiene, nutrition, session to include nutritionist
Week 5: Managing Triggers/ planning - when things breakdown, using advanced statements
Week 6: Family and friends’ session
Week 7: Bringing it together – reflective end session, tool kit completion [1]
Bipolar UK Self-management course - London (daytime)
- Course dates: 16 July - 3 September 2025
- Time: 11.30am - 1pm
- When: Every Wednesday
- Where: Online
Course outline:
- Week 1 - 16 July - Introduction
- Week 2 - 23 July - What is bipolar?
- Week 3 - 30 July - What causes bipolar?
- Week 4 - 6 August - Medication
- Week 5 - 13 August - Psychological approaches
- Week 6 - 20 August - Self-management & lifestyle factors
- Week 7 - 27 August - Bringing it all together
- Week 8 - 3 September - Family & friends session (optional)
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Bipolar UK Self-management course - London (evening)
- Course dates: 16 July - 3 September 2025
- Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
- When: Every Wednesday
- Where: Online
Course Content
- Week 1 - 16 July - Introduction
- Week 2 - 23 July - What is bipolar?
- Week 3 - 30 July - What causes bipolar?
- Week 4 - 6 August - Medication
- Week 5 - 13 August - Psychological approaches
- Week 6 - 20 August - Self-management & lifestyle factors
- Week 7 - 27 August - Bringing it all together
- Week 8 - 3 September - Family & friends session (optional)
Book here
'The three people running the course were very informative, the course was well structured with clear with and easy to follow slide presentations. I had quite a few ‘ah ha’ moments, where the ‘penny dropped’ and the opportunity to ask specific questions was great.'
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6472318/
Last updated: 26 June 2025