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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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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A center within the Department of Psychiatry providing inpatient mental health and stabilization services, with evaluation, treatment, and support for a range of behavioral health…