Bipolar Education Programme Cymru (BEPC)

Bipolar Education Programme Cymru (BEPC) is an award-winning group psychoeducation programme that aims to improve the quality of life for people with bipolar disorder. The course enables individuals to better manage their condition by understanding the symptoms of bipolar disorder, identifying their triggers and monitoring their mood to help them stay as well as possible. There are 10 sessions, each run in a group format with between 8 and 12 people. These combine presentations, informal group discussions and short exercises. The modules include:

• What is bipolar disorder?
• What causes bipolar disorder?
• The use of medication in bipolar disorder
• Psychological approaches to bipolar disorder
• Lifestyle approaches bipolar disorder
• Monitoring mood and identifying triggers
• Early warning signature

Family members and close friends of the group participants are also given the option to attend an additional session where they can find out more about bipolar disorder and meet other people in similar situations. BEPC is available to people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, over the age of 18 and living in Wales.

 

Organisation

Address: National Centre for Mental Health, Cardiff University, Hadyn Ellis Building, Maindy Road, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ

Country: United Kingdom

Black Dog Institute Wellbeing Group for Bipolar Disorder – Preventing Relapse

The REACH program is a 9-week psychoeducational wellbeing group (based on the principles of responsibility, education, acceptance, connection and hope) to help participants with depression or bipolar disorder manage their illness and stay well. Topics include:

• Fostering strengths
• Dealing with loss and grief
• Identifying early warning signs and triggers
• Wellbeing strategies
• Nurturing support networks
• Creating a unique Wellbeing Plan

 

Organisation

Address: Randwick NSW 2031

Country: Australia