Print it out before a therapy session, review appointment or family support conversation, then use the prompts to map early warning signs, relapse triggers, helpful coping strategies and support contacts for bipolar depression, mania or elevated mood.
This bipolar self-management plan worksheet is a structured PDF for recording personal warning signs, triggers, coping strategies and support contacts in one practical place. It can help adults prepare for therapy sessions, reviews, care planning conversations or home reflection by turning important information into a plan that is easier to discuss and revisit.
The worksheet prompts the user to note signs of becoming unwell, including changes linked with depressed mood, manic mood or elevated mood. It includes sections for prevention steps, potentially risky situations, comments that friends or family might notice, helpful responses, and strategies or techniques that the person may want to keep using as part of ongoing mood management.
The second page focuses on thought management, with space to write common unhelpful thoughts during depressed mood and elevated mood, then add more balanced responses. This makes the download useful for CBT exercises, bipolar psychoeducation, relapse prevention work, worksheets for appointments, or shared discussions with carers and mental health professionals.
There is also space to list support options, such as a GP or psychiatrist, counsellors or agencies, friends, family and other contacts. Download, print or save the worksheet as a personal reference so it can be completed, updated and brought to relevant support conversations when needed. Produced by the Centre for Clinical Interventions.
