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The extreme high and low moods of bipolar disorder can affect all aspects of your emotional and mental health. At Recovery Psychiatric Services, compassionate bipolar disorder evaluation and treatment is available for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over. Dr Fidelis Moseri, PMHNP-BC, DNP, and the medical team have extensive experience using medications and psychotherapy to manage bipolar disorder conditions. We provide ongoing treatment to ensure your symptoms stay well-controlled in the long term. Call the Las Vegas, Nevada, office to schedule a bipolar disorder evaluation for yourself or your child, or book an appointment online today.
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes dramatic shifts in your mood, concentration, and energy levels. There are three types of bipolar disorder that affect adults and adolescents, including:
Bipolar 1 disorder
Bipolar 1 causes manic episodes that last for at least seven days, followed by depressive episodes that last for at least two weeks.
A manic episode causes extreme emotional highs and increased energy levels. A depressive episode features persistent feelings of low mood, sadness, and hopelessness.
Bipolar 2 disorder
Bipolar 2 causes a cycle of depressive and hypomanic episodes. Hypomania is a less severe type of mania.
Cyclothymic disorder
Cyclothymic disorder describes recurrent hypomanic and depressive symptoms that aren’t as severe or long-lasting as bipolar 1 or 2.
Recovery Psychiatric Services provides diagnostic evaluations and customized care plans for adults and adolescents aged 12 and up who have symptoms of bipolar disorder.
When should I schedule a bipolar disorder evaluation?
Schedule a bipolar disorder evaluation at Recovery Psychiatric Services if you or your child experience extreme mood swings that interfere with your daily life and relationships.
In addition to feeling hopeless or sad, depressive disorders can cause a loss of interest in activities, unintentional weight loss, and difficulty making decisions. During depressive episodes, there is also a risk for suicidal thoughts or actions.
Symptoms of manic and hypomanic episodes can include:
- Euphoria
- Increased energy
- Racing thoughts
- Excessive talkativeness
- Impulsive or reckless behaviors
The team offers psychiatric evaluations to assess your symptoms and the impact they have on your life. They can also screen for anxiety and other mental health issues resulting from unmanaged bipolar disorder.
How is bipolar disorder treated?
Recovery Psychiatric Services offers customized care plans for adults and adolescents with bipolar disorder. The team typically combines medications and therapy to manage bipolar disorder symptoms in the long term.
Medications
Mood stabilizers and antidepressants can prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder. Typically, long-term medication use is necessary to balance your moods and prevent a relapse of symptoms.
Therapy
Psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) are an effective way to identify negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that occur with bipolar disorder. Therapy provides resources you can use to cope with your symptoms and the challenges bipolar disorder has on your life and relationships.
Call Recovery Psychiatric Services to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for bipolar disorder symptoms, or book an appointment online today.