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Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings between high-energy episodes (mania or hypomania) and deep depression. With treatment, most people live stable, full lives.
Common Signs
- Unusually high energy and little need for sleep
- Racing thoughts and risky decisions
- Periods of deep sadness
- Big changes in activity and mood
How We Treat It
- Mood-stabilising medicine
- Psychoeducation for patient and family
- Sleep and routine regulation
- Long-term monitoring
⚠ If you or someone is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number right away.