The Card Project: Bipolar Disorder Awareness at Your Fingertips

Having Bipolar Disorder means that the individual experiences significant mood fluctuations that can make social interactions extremely difficult, particularly during a manic or depressive episode. An awareness card can prove beneficial during these times.

Bipolar Disorder, often referred to as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterised by unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are four basic types of bipolar disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely "up," elated, and energised behaviour (known as manic episodes) to very "down," sad, or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes).

During a difficult episode, the person with bipolar disorder might struggle to explain their situation. This is when the Bipolar Disorder Awareness card becomes highly useful. Instead of trying to articulate their current state, the card can succinctly communicate the necessary information.

These awareness cards are personalised, displaying the owner's name on the front. On the back, they have space for two contact details. Having contacts on the card is particularly advantageous if the person with bipolar disorder finds themselves in a situation that is difficult to handle independently.