Bipolar UK eCommunity

Description:

Bipolar UK's eCommunity provides an online discussion forum for people affected by bipolar disorder. You need to register in order to access the free service. It is designed to offer you the opportunity to give and receive peer support - enabling you to pose questions, help others and openly discuss the challenges and impact of bipolar. The discussion forum is hosted and moderated by Bipolar UK - a national charity that provides support for individuals affected by bipolar.

Service URL:

http://www.bipolaruk.org.uk/e-community/

Agency Responsible:

Bipolar UK: NGO. UK charity

Details

Format:

Bulletin Board.

Size Of Membership:

2499 (on 26 Oct 2012)

Start Date:

unknown

Moderation Status:

Moderated.

Moderation Type:

Other. Bipolar UK trained moderator

Associated Website Intervention:

http://www.bipolaruk.org.uk Site provides a range of information and services for people affected by bipolar

Accreditation Status:

Not Accredited.

Funding Source:

Donations/Philanthropic.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Bipolar Disorder.

Primary Target Audience:

Adult.

Secondary Target Audience:

Consumer.

Language:

English.

Access

Registration Requirement:

Closed: registration required. You need to agree to the terms and conditions and complete a registration form (including personal details) in order to access the discussion forum.

Fee:

Free.

Contact Details:

info@bipolaruk.org.uk

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence relating to the effectiveness of the eCommunity is currently available.