About Us

Since January 2007, a self help group has opened up in the North Tyneside and surrounding area.

We have frequent speakers such as pharmacists, social workers etc. It uses the same philosophy as the national MDF organisation i.e. it is a user led group. We welcome friends and family as well as obviously those affected directly with bipolar disorder.

We meet on the third Thursday (Microsoft Word format) of every month at the Shiremoor centre. Refreshments are provided.

 

Mission Statement

 

MDF The BiPolar Organisation works to enable people affected by bipolar disorder / manic depression to take control of their lives. We aim to fulfil this mission by:

 

- Supporting and developing self-help opportunities for people affected by manic depression;

- Expanding and developing the information services about manic depression;

- Influencing the improvement of treatments and services to promote recovery;

- Decreasing the discrimination against, and promoting the social inclusion and rights of people affected by manic depression;

- Being an effective and efficient organisation with sufficient resources to sustain and develop our activities, thereby ensuring members receive a unique, high quality service.