EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH
Bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by mood shifts that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Need immediate help?
If you or someone you know is in danger of hurting themselves or someone else — or if there’s any type of health emergency — please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
How bipolar disorder might show up
Bipolar disorder can affect your energy, activity levels, sleep, thinking, behavior, and judgment. It is a chronic condition often managed with medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
During an “up” or emotionally high episode, a person may experience high energy, racing thoughts, decreased sleep, and irritability. During a depressive episode, a person may experience feelings of sadness or hopelessness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep and appetite.
These changes can range from mild to severe and can last for days, weeks, or even months.
Need immediate help?
If you or someone you know is in danger of hurting themselves or someone else — or if there’s any type of health emergency — please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Talking with Rosecrance and our team is an important step in learning more about a possible bipolar disorder diagnosis. The next step may be a screening or assessment and physical examination to learn more about your symptoms and how those symptoms are affecting your daily activities.
Treatment for bipolar disorder can be provided through many Rosecrance programs, including outpatient treatment and residential treatment. Services may include therapy, psychiatric services, and medication management
Frequently asked questions about bipolar disorder
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Bipolar disorder was formerly known as manic depression. As we learn more about mental health and mental illness, the names of disorders sometimes shift and change to help reduce the stigma associated with the diagnoses.