Bipolar disorder - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年8月14日 · Diagnosis. To find out if you have bipolar disorder, your evaluation may include: Physical exam. Your healthcare professional may do a physical exam and lab tests to find any medical problems that could be causing your symptoms. Mental health assessment.
Bipolar Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Learn about bipolar disorder, including signs and symptoms, types, risk factors, how it is diagnosed, and potential treatments and therapies.
Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis: How Doctors Diagnosis BPD - WebMD
2024年8月27日 · What does a doctor need to know to diagnose bipolar disorder? A bipolar disorder diagnosis is made only by taking careful note of symptoms, including their severity, length, and...
Bipolar disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年8月14日 · It's a separate diagnosis. While the manic episodes of bipolar I disorder can be severe and dangerous, people with bipolar II disorder can be depressed for longer periods of time. Bipolar disorder can start at any age, but usually it's diagnosed in the teenage years or early 20s.
Bipolar Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
How is bipolar disorder diagnosed? To diagnose bipolar disorder, a health care provider may complete a physical exam, order medical testing to rule out other illnesses, and refer the person for an evaluation by a mental health professional.
Getting a Diagnosis for Bipolar Disorder - Healthline
2022年3月24日 · Here is an approachable guide to the diagnosis process for bipolar disorder with frequently asked questions.
How to Diagnose Bipolar Disorder - Verywell Health
2024年2月7日 · Bipolar 1, more commonly just called bipolar disorder, is diagnosed when a person has at least one episode of mania. This episode must last for seven days, or be severe enough for the person to be hospitalized.
How bipolar disorder is diagnosed - Mind
Bipolar disorder. Explains what bipolar disorder is, as well as different diagnoses and treatments. Offers information on how you can support someone with bipolar and tips for self-management.
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression): Symptoms & Treatment
There are four types of bipolar disorder, including: Bipolar I disorder: People with bipolar I disorder have experienced one or more episodes of mania. Most people with bipolar I will have episodes of both mania and depression, but an episode of depression isn’t necessary for a diagnosis. The depressive episodes usually last at least two weeks.
Bipolar Disorder - NAMI
Most people diagnosed with bipolar I will have episodes of both mania and depression, though an episode of depression is not necessary for a diagnosis. To be diagnosed with bipolar I, a person’s manic episodes must last at least seven days or be so severe that hospitalization is required.