The aim of this interactive session is to describe the symptoms of bipolar disorder and equip you with a better understanding of what it’s like to have bipolar disorder.

The course will also identify a range of behaviours and skills that can help you to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder and support mental health and wellbeing.

By the end of the course, you will:

• Be familiar with the symptoms associated with bipolar disorder and mood swings
• Have considered the range of experiences individuals, family and friends might have
• Have considered the effects of labelling and stigma on those living with bipolar disorder, and the way it is represented in the media
• Be familiar with some of the research and theories relating to bipolar disorder and mood swings
• Consider some of the interventions and approaches used to help people living with bipolar disorder, including:
  • The ways that we can help to promote recovery from a bipolar disorder
  • The barriers to recovery and ways to overcome them.

Date:  23 November 2023

Times:  10am to 4pm

Venue:  Room 3, The Curve, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL

Date:  22 February 2024

Times: 10am to 4pm

Venue:  blueSCI, Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, Room 3, Mainwood Road, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 7JU

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