To mark World Bipolar Day 2026, I’ve created a short video highlighting the reality of living with bipolar and the vital role of unpaid carers, friends, and family. Awareness is important, but understanding and everyday support matter just as much.

In this video, I share reflections as a mental health carer and activist, focusing on the human side of bipolar and the people who often support quietly in the background.
👉 Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnn0tfLs2z8

World Bipolar Day is supported globally by organisations including:

• International Society for Bipolar Disorders – https://www.isbd.org
• International Bipolar Foundation – https://ibpf.org
• Asian Network of Bipolar Disorder – https://anbd.org
• International Society for Affective Disorders – https://www.isad.org.uk
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – https://www.dbsalliance.org
• World Psychiatric Association – https://www.wpanet.org

In the UK, Bipolar UK (https://www.bipolaruk.org) provides vital peer support for people affected by bipolar, including carers. Carer organisations also play a crucial role in supporting unpaid carers:

• Carers UK – https://www.carersuk.org
• Carers Trust – https://carers.org