A web-based self-management intervention for Bipolar Disorder 'living with bipolar': a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Background: Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a severe mental health problem. Psychological interventions are recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) but patients experience severe inequalities in access. This study assessed the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a recovery informed web-based self-management intervention for people with BD.

What do service users with bipolar disorder want from a web-based self-management intervention? A qualitative focus group study.

Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic and recurrent severe mental health problem. A web-based self-management intervention provides the opportunity to widen access to psychological interventions. This qualitative study aims to identify what an ideal web-based intervention would look like for service users with BD.

An online randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of 'Living with Bipolar': a web-based self-management intervention for bipolar disorder: trial design and protocol.

Background: Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a common and severe form of mental illness. Pharmacotherapy is the main treatment offered, but has limited effectiveness, and there is increasing evidence that people with BD respond well to psychological interventions. Inequalities in access to face-to-face psychological interventions mean many people seek support outside of routine health services.

"Recovery" in bipolar disorder: how can service users be supported through a self-management intervention? A qualitative focus group study.

Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic and recurrent affective disorder. Recovery is defined as the process by which people can live fulfilling lives despite experiencing symptoms.

Aims: To explore how an opportunistically recruited group of service users with BD experience recovery and self-management to understand more about how a service users' recovery may be supported.