Bipolar Disorders

Characterised mostly by mood swings, irritability, increased energy and sleep disturbances, Bipolar Disorders leave profound adverse impacts on an individual’s personal, social and occupational circumstances.

There are a few subtypes of Bipolar Disorder, with Type 1 being the most severe, with moods alternating between manic and depressive episodes, and this often requires hospitalisation. More common, is Type 2, whereby patients display periods of depression with hypomania, or frequently a mix of many emotions together.

However, people with bipolar disorders aren’t always in a hypomanic/manic or depressive state. They also experience periods of normal mood, known as Euthymia. People with bipolar disorders also have high rates of substance use and are at increased risk of self harm and suicide.