MDF the BiPolar Organisation Cymru
MDF the BiPolar Organisation is a user-led mental health charity which works to enable people affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression) to take control of their lives. The Organisation began life in 1983 as the result of an advert in the personal column of a national newspaper. The Organisation's expertise is rooted in the personal experience of our members: people with the diagnosis and their families and friends.
MDF the BiPolar Organisation Cymru is a regional office of the main organisation and is situated in Newport, South Wales. One of our aims is to promote self-help. We have a growing network of self-help groups and work closely with other mental health organisations to represent the needs of those affected by mental health problems. We run conferences and regional meetings and are regularly consulted by health and medical professionals to give lectures and talks. Our newsletter 'Pendil' is circulated to people throughout Wales affected by bipolar disorder, as well as mental health professionals and organisations.
We have information on a wide range of aspects of bipolar disorder and provide a range of services for our members from legal and debt advice, through our 24-hour Legal Advice Line, to Self-Management Training courses. Please visit our other pages for more information on the services we can provide.
