News > 2007 > December

In the next few months we will be contacting members of the Bipolar In-Touch Network to help in the development of a new scale which specifically for identification and communication with professionals about side effects arising during the treatment of bipolar disorder. There will also be a version for use in studies of new medicines.

The first 'early adopter' center for the 'evidence based psychoeducation program for people with bipolar disorder' is in the process of being set up and it is anticipated will be able to start early in the new year...

Congratulations to Stephen on winning this highly prestigious award for these programs which have now been seen by probably 10 million people worldwide

Two colleagues from international firm Deloitte decided to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,340 ft) to raise awareness of bipolar disorder and support our work. Also, Rachel Davis decided to run the Snowdonia Marathon around one of the highest mountains in the UK for the same reasons.

John, a journalist who lives with bipolar disorder who has just won a prestigious award and Nick, a leading researcher in genetic factors and bipolar disorder have joined our team.

Exploring the often misunderstood relationship

Our International Bipolar Disorder Survey, launched only in June is already one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys of people with bipolar disorder undertaken.

Confusion often arises from how genetic findings are represented in the press. We hope to make the recent exciting results understandable and discuss what their practical importance will be.