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Did you know that 1 in 12 people are impacted by bipolar disorder? Chances are, you probably didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n
World Bipolar Day is on the 30th of March, and its goal is to aid in breaking down stigma and raising awareness around this life-altering condition. The date of the 30th of March was chosen as it is Vincent Van Gogh\u2019s birthday, who was diagnosed with bipolar after his death. Awareness of the signs, symptoms and when to help is crucial for both those with bipolar and those who are friends or family members with someone who has the condition. Knowing when and how to act could save someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can cause huge shifts in mood and energy. This goes beyond an average \u201cup and down\u201d in the way you\u2019re feeling, these mood swings can take someone from erratic emotional highs to deep depressive, sometimes even suicidal episodes. These intense emotional states can be incredibly dangerous, with the highs often causing mania, making the person act out in unthinking, extreme ways, to the lows having the potential to make everyday tasks such as eating and going to work almost impossible. Stigma or lack of understanding about just how detrimental this condition can be can also make living with bipolar even harder when you feel as though you have nowhere to turn for support.<\/p>\n
So, how can you help? It\u2019s easier than you think.<\/p>\n
As part of the 2023 Summer Celebrations, the Faculty hosted author and University of Manchester Lecturer Horatio Clare, who talked candidly about his struggles with mental health (particularly his diagnosis with bipolar disorder) and how he has overcome them, highlighting in his memoir Heavy Light that\u00a0he took matters into his own hands when it came to recovery. You can read more here: BMH Athena SWAN | SHS Summer Celebration<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n If you are living with bipolar disorder, it\u2019s important to remember that there is support, and people that want to help, out there. The Bipolar UK website<\/a> offers resources such as a mood scale<\/a> and a mood diary<\/a> that are free to use. To find out more about bipolar awareness day, check out the official Bipolar Awareness website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For University of Manchester support, the Disability Advisory Support Service<\/a> (DASS) can advise you on the specific measures and resources that can be in place to help you manage this condition. Alternatively, if you wish to seek support from a well-being perspective, the Staff Wellbeing page<\/a> has assistance ranging from mental health helpline numbers and urgent support to useful resources and documents.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=”3.0.106″ in_same_term=”off” show_prev=”on” show_next=”on” prev_text=”Previous” next_text=”Next” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” \/][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”3.0.106″ show_avatar=”on” show_reply=”on” show_count=”on” background_layout=”light” header_font_size_tablet=”51″ header_line_height_tablet=”2″ custom_button=”on” button_icon_placement=”right” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_use_icon=”off” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Related posts” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light” locked=”on” parent_locked=”off”]<\/p>\nRelated<\/h1>\n
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