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.