Once known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings that fluctuate between emotional highs and lows. An individual with bipolar disorder may feel energized and euphoric, and then shift to hopelessness and depression. Most individuals with bipolar disorders feel much more like themselves with treatment plans that often include medications and counseling.
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.