Our aims
Equilibrium aims to become the foremost international partnership organisation working to advance the understanding, treatment and deal with the stigma and prejudice around bipolar disorder.
Key partners- People with bipolar disorder.
- Families and loved ones affected by bipolar disorder.
- Clinicians and health professionals working with people who have bipolar disorder.
- Research partners seeking to understand causes and develop treatments.
- National Bipolar Advocacy Organisations working with self-management and support.
International focus
Equilibrium explicity recognises that bipolar disorder is an international problem and that there is an inherent need to develop models of health awareness and applicable and acceptable appproaches to treatment for non-westernised and developing nations:
- To create a unique collaborative centre and radiating network, of ‘patients,’ families, ‘clinicians,’ ‘researchers,’ and others interested in bipolar disorder. The Foundation’s aim is for this network to truly work together to advance the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder through the real time sharing of ideas and innovations
- To promote early recognition of bipolar illness through public and professional education
- To help destigmatise bipolar disorder
- To promote excellence in treatment of bipolar disorder
- To support and fund research into the causes of bipolar illness, its diagnosis and treatment
- To prioritise research by liaison between professionals and the people affected by this illness.
Registration as a charity and non-profit organisation
The Bipolar Foundation is registered as a charitable, non profit making entity with the Charities Commission (registration Number 1117177) and Companies House in the UK (registration number 5659355). We will also be registered as tax efficient for charitable giving in the US under 501(c).
Visitors from 116 countries in our first year
