Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, a complex and chronic mental illness, is characterized by sudden and extreme shifts in mood, energy levels, and activity.

This psychiatric condition is divided into two main phases: manic episodes characterized by elevated mood, inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, rapid speech, and increased goal-directed activities; and Depressive episodes are marked by ongoing feelings of sadness, lack of interest, tiredness, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, disrupted sleep, and thoughts of suicide.

These mood swings vary in intensity and duration across individuals. Despite being a highly debilitating condition that affects approximately 2% of the global population regardless of age or cultural background, bipolar disorder remains widely misunderstood.

Due to its chronic nature and impact on various aspects of an individual’s life including relationships and work productivity when left untreated or improperly managed not only leads to significant distress for affected individuals but also imposes substantial costs on society overall.

Therefore, it is crucial that healthcare professionals possess a comprehensive understanding of bipolar disorder in order to provide accurate diagnoses and develop tailored treatment plans to alleviate symptoms and enhance patients’ quality of life.