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This leaflet from the Royal College of Psychaitrists is for anyone who wants to know more about bipolar disorder. It is especially helpful for anyone who has bipolar disorder, their friends and relatives. It describes the disorder, some of the problems it can create, ways of coping and some of the treatments available.

This quality standard covers recognising, assessing and managing bipolar disorder in adults (aged 18 and over) in primary and secondary care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

This quality standard covers recognition, early intervention and long-term management of bipolar disorder, psychosis and schizophrenia in children and young people (under 18). It also includes support for parents and carers. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

This guideline covers recognising, assessing and treating bipolar disorder in children, young people and adults. The recommendations apply to bipolar I, bipolar II, mixed affective and rapid cycling disorders. It aims to improve access to treatment and quality of life in people with bipolar disorder.

A range of information leaflets from Bipolar UK

This guideline covers recognising and managing borderline personality disorder. It aims to help people with borderline personality disorder to manage feelings of distress, anxiety, worthlessness and anger, and to maintain stable and close relationships with others.

A leaflet explaining why Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is changing to an alternative brand of Botulinum Toxin Type A and how this may affect you.

Information about botulinum toxin, how it works, how it's given, benefits and side effects.

Easy read information leaflet about breast cancer in men, how to check yourself and what to do if you notice any changes.

Bridgewell is a rehabilitation and recovery ward based at Hopewood Park, Sunderland. The service is for men and women over the age of 18 years who require a period of rehabilitation in hospital.