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1 in 50 people live with bipolar, and 1 in 12 are closely impacted as family and friends. Over 50% of people with bipolar don鈥檛 have a diagnosis and aren鈥檛 getting the treatment and support that could keep them well. This is because many bipolar symptoms aren't recognised as symptoms.聽

As well as depression, people with bipolar also have episodes of high mood. Symptoms range from being talkative, irritable, impulsive and full of energy to paranoia and hallucinations, when someone is usually hospitalised. Tragically, research shows up to 1 in 5 people with bipolar will die by suicide.聽

Supporting people with suicidal thoughts and helping loved ones understand how to support them is a crucial part of Bipolar UK鈥檚 work.

Despite the significant challenges, Bipolar UK is a beacon of hope to remind people when they're struggling that it is possible to live a fulfilling life with bipolar.

Led by people with lived experience, Bipolar UK鈥檚 peer support services guide people through diagnosis, empower them with practical tools, and help family, friends and colleagues understand how to support someone they care about. Through 1-1 calls, support groups and a 24/7 online community, there is always someone to listen.

The charity provides free tools, such as diagnosis resources to check if you might have bipolar, an eLearning course, and a Mood Tracker app to monitor mood, sleep and medication daily.

Please support Bipolar UK and help someone affected by bipolar not just survive but thrive.

Every pound you donate will be matched up to 拢5,000.

I鈥檓 Leah Charles-King and it鈥檚 an honour to support and present Bipolar UK鈥檚 Lifeline Appeal.

Since I was diagnosed with bipolar 14 years ago, I know first-hand how devastating it can be, not only for the person living with the condition but for their closest family and friends.

It took me 10 years to get a diagnosis, and the right treatment and support I need to stay well. And unfortunately, that's not unusual. Before diagnosis, many people struggle with extreme high and low moods that can have catastrophic consequences. People can lose their jobs, relationships and homes.... Heartbreakingly, up to 1 in 5 people with bipolar will go on to take their own life.

No-one should have to face bipolar alone. That鈥檚 why Bipolar UK is there every single step of the way for everyone who's affected.

Through peer support, online events, campaigns and research, Bipolar UK is there to help people with bipolar connect, find hope, learn to manage their condition and lead the fulfilling lives they deserve.

Please join me and support this vital appeal.

Lee wasn鈥檛 diagnosed with bipolar聽until his late 20s. After diagnosis, he spent years in denial, worried about the impact of being labelled with a severe mental health condition.

Bipolar has deeply affected every aspect of Lee鈥檚 life. He has been hospitalised many times, and his condition contributed to the breakdown of his marriage with his husband.

Now approaching 40, Lee has learned that acceptance of the condition is vital. As part of his self-management routine, he exercises regularly and practices mindfulness. Practical tools, such as Bipolar UK鈥檚 Mood Tracker app, help him stay on top of his medication, exercise, sleep and diet routines, reducing the risk of relapse.

Lee finds connecting with others through Bipolar UK鈥檚 online community provides him with useful tips, information and advice, and helps him to feel less alone.

Andy lost his daughter Megan, as she took her own life 2 years after being diagnosed with bipolar.聽He witnessed her episodes of severe psychosis and depression, and struggled to know how to help. Having just moved to Bristol with her partner, Megan聽should have聽had a bright future ahead of her.

Looking back, Andy wishes he had had access to more information about bipolar and guidance on how to support someone with suicidal thoughts.聽He also believes peer support, such as the 1-1 calls and groups that Bipolar UK provide, would have helped both Megan and her family and friends.

Since Megan took her life, Andy has found comfort and purpose connecting with people at Bipolar UK who truly understand the condition. He is working closely with the charity to raise awareness and funds through a series of events with his family and friends.

Andy hopes that his work will ensure that no other family will ever know the pain his own family has endured, or need to face bipolar alone.

Dorothy was diagnosed with bipolar while training to be a solicitor, after experiencing severe psychosis and spending four weeks in hospital. Her sister also has bipolar, and her late grandmother lived with the condition. Bipolar has had a profound impact on her life.

Alongside treatment, Dorothy manages her bipolar with regular exercise, meditation, diet and a strict sleep routine. She also uses Bipolar UK鈥檚 Mood Tracker app every day.

Dorothy has found comfort, hope and strength from speaking to others with shared experiences on Bipolar UK鈥檚 online community, through our peer support groups and on the peer support line.

A speaker at Bipolar UK鈥檚 World Bipolar Day conference in 2025, Dorothy speaks openly about her experiences to help reduce stigma and support others. She feels passionate that no-one should ever face bipolar alone.聽