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Bipolar disorder affects approximately 4.4% of US adults and is highly treatable with the right medication and support.
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out daily tasks. It is characterized by episodes of mania or hypomania (unusually elevated or irritable mood) alternating with episodes of depression.
With proper medication management and monitoring, most people with bipolar disorder are able to maintain stable moods and lead full, productive lives. DLH Consulting's PMHNPs have extensive experience managing bipolar disorder across its spectrum.
Our intake coordinator will reach out within 2 business days of receiving your completed intake forms.
Complete Intake Forms (774) 929-7420Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 516 Hawthorn St., Dartmouth, MA
Telehealth: Available statewide
We accept most major plans including:
Defined by manic episodes lasting at least 7 days, often requiring hospitalization. Depressive episodes typically also occur.
Defined by hypomanic episodes (less severe than mania) and major depressive episodes. No full manic episodes occur.
Chronic, fluctuating mood disturbances with hypomanic and depressive symptoms that don't meet criteria for full episodes.
Depression involves persistent low mood. Bipolar disorder involves cycling between low mood (depression) and elevated or irritable mood (mania or hypomania). This distinction is critical because treating bipolar disorder with antidepressants alone can trigger manic episodes.
Yes, bipolar disorder has a strong genetic component. Having a first-degree relative with bipolar disorder significantly increases your risk. However, genes are not destiny — environmental factors and treatment play major roles.
Medication is generally essential for managing bipolar disorder, particularly for preventing manic episodes. Therapy and lifestyle strategies are important supplements, but most people with bipolar disorder need ongoing medication to maintain stability.
Initially, more frequent visits are needed to stabilize your mood and adjust medications. Once stable, most patients are seen every 1-3 months. Lithium and some other mood stabilizers require periodic blood level monitoring.
Yes. Bipolar disorder is covered by all major insurance plans as a behavioral health condition under mental health parity laws.
DLH Consulting treats a full range of mental health conditions. Learn more about other conditions we commonly treat:
Our board-certified PMHNPs are accepting new patients in Dartmouth, MA — in-person and via telehealth statewide.