BIPOLAR DISORDER • NEW YORK
Bipolar Disorder Care
Bipolar disorder involves changes in mood, energy, activity, and sleep that can affect daily life. Care begins with a careful assessment of mood patterns over time.
Bipolar disorders can include episodes of depression and episodes of mania or hypomania. Signs of mania may include unusually elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, less need for sleep, rapid thoughts or speech, increased activity, or impulsive decisions. Symptoms differ, and only a qualified clinician can assess whether they fit a particular diagnosis.
ASSESSMENT & CARE
A thoughtful psychiatric assessment
Assessment may include a timeline of mood and sleep changes, current symptoms, personal and family history, medications, substance use, medical factors, and the impact on relationships and functioning. A care plan may involve medication management, education about mood patterns, psychotherapy, and coordination with other clinicians.
NEXT STEPS
Know when to get urgent support
Rapidly escalating symptoms, severe sleep loss, unsafe behavior, psychosis, or inability to care for yourself may require urgent evaluation. Call 911 or go to an emergency department if there is immediate danger. In the United States, call or text 988 for crisis support.
LIVELY MIND AND WELLNESS
Discuss your mental wellness goals
Care is individualized, and not every service is appropriate for every person. A consultation or assessment can help clarify available options and whether the practice is a good fit.
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