topic Bipolar support groups in Treatments, health professionals and therapies https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/bipolar-support-groups/m-p/256926#M7150 <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">Does anyone know of any support groups for people with bipolar where the primary objective is just to meet and hang out with other people with bipolar or other mental health issues? </SPAN></P> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:10:47 GMT Natster 2016-08-03T11:10:47Z Bipolar support groups https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/bipolar-support-groups/m-p/256926#M7150 <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">Does anyone know of any support groups for people with bipolar where the primary objective is just to meet and hang out with other people with bipolar or other mental health issues? </SPAN></P> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:10:47 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/bipolar-support-groups/m-p/256926#M7150 Natster 2016-08-03T11:10:47Z Bipolar support groups https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/bipolar-support-groups/m-p/256927#M7151 <P>Hi Natster, welcome. As our forums are anonymous we unfortunately can't provide recommendations for health professionals or support groups. Please give our support service a call (1300 22 4636), they may be able to help with suggestions for your local area. </P> <P><A href="http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/gettinghelp/othersupportgroups.cfm">The Black Dog Institute also has a good list</A>&nbsp;of nationwide groups to get you started.</P> <P>We have a number of threads in the Depression section from members living with bipolar if you'd like to hang out virtually!</P> <P> </P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/depression/this-bipolar-life">This bipolar life</A></P> <P><A href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/depression/feeling-limited-by-bipolar-disorder#qk3cQnHzvGGEbv8AAOnT_A">Feeling limited by bipolar disorder</A></P> <P>​</P> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:18:10 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/bipolar-support-groups/m-p/256927#M7151 Chris_B 2016-08-03T21:18:10Z