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Reduce the stigma around bipolar across Scotland

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Provide regular, facilitated and open ended peer support groups for people living with bipolar and their loved ones

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Providing a safe, inclusive and non-clinical space for support

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Train and support a core group of volunteer facilitators

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Bring in a wide range of guest speakers to share their knowledge and expertise around bipolar with the groups

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Have a presence in local communities

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People living with bipolar

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People that know someone living with bipolar

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Psychiatrists, nutritionists, pharmacists, academic, debt advisors and researchers.

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Volunteer peer support group facilitators

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People that are newly diagnosed with bipolar

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Psychology students

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Community and third sector organisations

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HSCP and Scottish Government

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Heard, understood, safe and connected

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Less isolated

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Empowered to advocate for themselves in their support and care

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Able to let go of guilt and shame

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Inspired to lead

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Confident and a sense of belonging

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Okay to express their feelings

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Better informed about living with bipolar

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Compassion and mutual learning from the experiences of others

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Increased self worth

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Better self management and emotional support strategies

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A deeper understanding of living with bipolar

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Make their own decisions about how they live their lives

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Advocate for themselves and others living with bipolar

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Share stories to create change

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Get involved in research and activism

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create genuine connections and friendships

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Fundraise for causes important to them

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Increases self worth and more positive interpersonal relationships amongst people living with bipolar

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People are more engaged in their local communities

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Cultivation of a connected bipolar community in Scotland

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Reduce the likelihood of crisis and hospitalisation amongst people living with bipolar

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Feel less stigmatised

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More involved in leadership roles