Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings. These can range from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression).
Episodes of mania and depression often last for several weeks or months. If you have bipolar disorder, you may have episodes of depression more regularly than episodes of mania, or vice versa.
Between episodes of depression and mania, you may sometimes have periods where you have a "normal" mood.
ClearMind Psychiatry does not explicitly offer crisis care, but you never have to feel alone. If the occasion arises where you are in emotional distress or thinking about hurting yourself or others, please use the following resources:
- Call 911 or go to your local emergency department to receive care from appropriately trained professionals.
- The Crisis Text Line provides 24-hour free and confidential help. Text ‘HOME’ to 741-741 to connect with a counselor immediately.
- Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 to talk with a live counselor 24 hours per day.
If you're in emotional distress or need immediate assistance, please do not send a message via this portal, here are some resources for immediate help: Emergency: Call 911 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 988 Crisis Text Line: 741-741