Bipolar Disorder

Living with bipolar disorder can feel challenging, but support is available. At Sandia Therapy and Wellness Center, we provide specialized therapy for bipolar disorder, helping you learn how to manage symptoms, improve mood stability, and build coping skills. Our Albuquerque therapists offer Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) informed interventions and other evidence-based approaches to provide you with the support you need.

Find compassionate and effective therapy for bipolar disorder at Sandia Therapy and Wellness Center, where your wellness journey is our priority.

  • https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder

    Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks.

    There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely “up,” elated, irritable, or energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very “down,” sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes.

  • https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/bipolar-disorder/

    Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly. People with bipolar experience high and low moods—known as mania and depression—which differ from the typical ups-and-downs most people experience.

    The average age-of-onset is about 25, but it can occur in the teens, or more uncommonly, in childhood. The condition affects men and women equally, with about 2.8% of the U.S. population diagnosed with bipolar disorder and nearly 83% of cases classified as severe.

    If left untreated, bipolar disorder usually worsens. However, with a good treatment plan including psychotherapy, medications, a healthy lifestyle, a regular schedule and early identification of symptoms, many people live well with the condition.

  • https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/bipolar

    Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, ranging from extreme highs (mania or “manic” episodes) to lows (depression or “depressive” episode).

    A person who has bipolar disorder also experiences changes in their energy, thinking, behavior, and sleep. During bipolar mood episodes, it is difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks, go to work or school, and maintain relationships.

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