About Bipolar Scotland
We are small charity with a mighty impact. Our community is involved in improving the lives of people affected by Bipolar through peer-support, advice and information, self-management training, challenging stigma, promoting participation in the Arts and shaping policy development as part of the Scottish Mental Health partnership.
Our Mission statement:
To enhance the quality of life of people with Bipolar Disorder by enabling them to deal effectively with the illness so that their condition of life may be improved.
Our objectives:
• To provide information, advice, support and education to people with bipolar disorder, their friends, relatives, carers and professionals.
• To promote, develop, and co-ordinate a network of self-help groups throughout Scotland.
• To reduce stigma by improving knowledge and understanding of bipolar disorder.
• To encourage research into all aspects of bipolar disorder.