Antes conocido como trastorno bipolar, se caracteriza por cambios de humor extremos que fluctúan entre euforia y depresión. Una persona con trastorno bipolar puede sentirse llena de energía y eufórica, para luego pasar a la desesperanza y la depresión. La mayoría de las personas con trastorno bipolar se sienten mucho mejor consigo mismas con planes de tratamiento que suelen incluir medicamentos y terapia.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Psychiatry
A department providing mental health and behavioral health care, including therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders, with personalized support and professional …
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Psychiatry (Pediatrics)
Pediatric mental health care from pediatric psychiatrists offering assessment and personalized treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other emotional or behavioral concerns.
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Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)
This standalone unit within Boston Medical Center’s Emergency Department evaluates and treat adults, children, and adolescents with emergency psychiatric needs.