About Us
Our Story
Bipolar Advantage began in 2003 with a simple idea: people living with bipolar deserve more than crisis management — they deserve education that leads to stability, confidence, and growth.
Founder Tom Wootton created the program after years of living with bipolar himself and realizing that traditional treatment left out the skills people need to function and thrive.
Our Mission
To change how the world understands bipolar.
We teach people to move beyond survival into functionality and growth — learning to stay IN Order through all mood states, not just when “symptom-free.”
Our Approach
Our work is rooted in education, not diagnosis.
We combine structured learning, daily reflection, and personal insight to help people recognize patterns, manage intensity, and live well in every state.
Our Impact
Over the past two decades, thousands have used Bipolar IN Order to improve their stability, relationships, and sense of purpose. The program has influenced academic research and inspired collaborations with psychiatrists, psychologists, and thought leaders worldwide — all while staying true to its educational roots and participant-centered mission.
Leadership
Bipolar Advantage was founded by Tom Wootton, who created the Bipolar IN Order framework after years of living with bipolar and teaching others how to function and grow through every mood state. His work bridges lived experience with education, emphasizing measurable functionality over symptom suppression.
Over the years, the program has benefited from the insight and collaboration of respected professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and educators who helped refine its holistic model — addressing the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and career aspects of wellness.
Together, they’ve shaped an approach that moves beyond symptom management to teach stability, comfort, and purpose in all mood states.
Continue the Journey
The work of Bipolar Advantage continues through the Bipolar IN Order Academy, where these principles are taught in a structured, self-paced format. The Academy helps people turn insight into everyday stability, confidence, and growth — transforming how they experience bipolar and how they live their lives.