New hope for bipolar disorder: the evidence you need now
Join us on World Bipolar Day for an evidence-based webinar on bipolar disorder, hosted by the Mental Elf.
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 1-2% of the population and is characterised by recurrent episodes of mania or hypomania and depression. It’s associated with significant functional impairment, high rates of co-morbidity, and reduced life expectancy.
Despite effective treatments being available, many people experience delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment, and frequent relapses. Access to specialist care is inconsistent across the UK. Long-term outcomes remain poor for many, with residual symptoms and social disability common even between episodes.
System-level barriers, including late diagnosis in primary care, limited access to psychological therapies, and poor integration between physical and mental health services, prevent people from receiving optimal care.
This webinar is delivered in collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Mental Health Translational Research Collaboration (MH-TRC) Mission Mood Disorder Network.
