Mental Health
Bipolar Disorder
Mood episodes alternating between depression and mania/hypomania.
Overview
Mood episodes alternating between depression and mania/hypomania.
Also known as: bipolar, manic depression, bipolar 1, bipolar 2
In-depth guidance
A structured clinical overview of Bipolar Disorder — symptoms, red flags, causes, and care pathways — is being prepared by our clinical reviewers. In the meantime:
⚠ When to seek urgent care
Sudden severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, fainting, severe bleeding, or any rapidly worsening illness need urgent assessment. Call your local emergency number.