Bipolar disorder treatments aim to help individuals living with the condition to lead healthy and active lifestyles. About five million people (2.8% of adults) in the U.S. have this condition, making bipolar disorder the top neurological brain disorder in the country.
Diagnosed patients experience mood swings that affect their performance in daily activities. Consider our mental health experts at Acera Health to help you or your loved one living with bipolar disorder.
We aim to achieve mental wellness through comprehensive therapies and medication that suit unique bipolar disorder cases. Allow our specialists to identify the best treatment method for you or your loved one with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness associated with unusual mood changes. An extremely elevated mood is called mania. Meanwhile, a patient may experience less severe mood elevations called hypomania. Bipolar patients also experience depressive episodes where they feel hopeless and indifferent, causing low activity levels.
Different types of bipolar disorder depend on the severity and frequency of a patient’s episodes. Bipolar disorder includes three main types:
Mental health experts can help determine what type of bipolar disorder with which a person lives. Consider getting in touch with our professionals at Acera Health to discuss your diagnosis.
Although bipolar disorder is the top occurring mental health disorder in America, medical experts remain unclear about the primary causes for this condition. Still, doctors and researchers associate bipolar disorder with some factors:
Along with the above factors, there always exist the possibility of co-occurring disorders. This is where both a substance abuse disorder and a mental health disorder are present in an individual. These co-occurring disorders, also known as a dual diagnosis, can play into one another and increase the severity of the other’s symptoms.
Patients may develop bipolar disorder if they experience any of these factors individually. However, combinations of these factors may contribute further to the condition’s development. Consider speaking with a mental health expert to confirm whether you or your loved one has bipolar disorder as a result of these causes.
Bipolar disorder involves three main symptoms, each with different signs associated with them:
Bipolar disorder’s varied symptoms tend to make diagnosis challenging. Many people confuse the symptoms of bipolar disorder with other disorders, such as schizophrenia. Consider speaking with a mental health specialist to determine the best steps to take in navigating what you might believe is bipolar disorder.
The existing bipolar disorder treatments help patients manage their condition. Taking medicine, undergoing therapy, and adopting lifestyle changes are the three main mental health treatment options for bipolar disorder.
Licensed mental health professionals may recommend the following medicine to bipolar patients:
Mental health experts may recommend psychotherapy treatments depending on a person’s bipolar condition:
People who experience the symptoms associated with bipolar disorder can adopt simple steps to manage their condition:
While these simple steps can be helpful, speaking to a mental health professional may still be the best action to understand what you are going through. Licensed doctors and healthcare providers know the best when it comes to regulating bipolar disorder. Consider seeking help for bipolar disorder at our treatment centers.
Get in touch with the mental health professionals at Acera Health. We provide bipolar treatment in Orange County to help patients understand their condition and live healthily despite it. Allow us to help you identify the best solution for your unique situation.
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