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Mental Health: Bi-Polar Disorder

Bi-Polar Disorder refers to extreme variations in mood between manic episodes and symptoms concurrent with Major Depression. Having all the symptomatic features of Major Depressive Disorder, Bi-Polar Disorder includes elevated mood where there is presence of impulsive behavior, overactive speech, impoverished judgment and a decreased need for sleep.

Genetics, family history, environmental stress, and biochemical disturbances all may play a role in the onset of Bipolar Disorder. Medical research indicates that depression may be linked to imbalances of the brain’s chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters.

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Brain function by SPECT scan in person with Bipolar Disorder.

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Brain function by SPECT scan in healthy brain.

Diagnosis:

Bipolar disorder involves at least one manic episode, which is determined by at least three of the symptoms described below , and usually one or more major depressive episodes with at least five of the symptoms described under major depression.

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Medication can help regulate the symptoms of Bi-Polar Disorder. Seeking specialized professional therapy and strictly following a treatment plan are keys to overcoming mental illness.

For information about Texas Panhandle Centers Adult Mental Health Services and how we can help, click on the link below:

TPC Adult Mental Health Services
Or call our Crisis Line at 359-6699 (in the Amarillo area)
or toll-free at 1-800-692-4039

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    • Mood Disorders
    • YES Services
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    • Mental Health Introduction
    • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
    • Schizophrenia
    • Bi-Polar Disorder
    • Major Depression
    • Adult Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
    • Military Veteran Peer Network
  • IDD
    ▼
    • IDD: Introduction
    • Signs
    • Diagnostics
    • IDD Services
    • Home and Community Based Services (HCS) Program
    • Residential Services
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