Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by alternating episodes of emotional highs and lows. The occurrence of these extreme mood swings is variable. Some individuals experience them multiple times per year while others have rare occurrences. Though a lifelong condition with no cure, bipolar disorder can be managed with proper treatment.
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Aug 13
#506: Clinical Is Not a Test (Most of the Time)
If you're just heading in to clinical or are still feeling a bit overwhelmed at the end of every shift, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing how you can reframe your clinical experience to go from just trying to survive, to walking out of every shift sharper than ... Show More
40m 43s
Aug 10
#505: MMM - Your Quick Clinical Prep Routine
Next time you get your patient assignment, skip the panic-prep session and instead, try the five-minute clinical prep routine I'm breaking down in this episode. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to focus your clinical prep on what actually matters so you can walk into c ... Show More
13m 28s
Jul 2022
The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
In this episode, I explain the biology, symptoms, causes and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression). I discuss neuroplasticity and how the brain normally regulates mood, energy, and perceptions; then, I contrast that with the biology of bipolar disorder, ... Show More
2h 16m
Nov 2024
Top 10 Most Common Bipolar Questions Answered
Bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, and you're not alone if you don’t understand what it’s all about. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington tackle the top ten questions about living with and manag ... Show More
42m 37s
Jul 2017
Psyched Episode 3 a): Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (Mania) with Dr. Mark Sinyor
Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder (Type 1 and 2), with insights from guest Dr. Mark Sinyor, Staff Psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Bipolar disorder is chara ... Show More
49m 5s
Jul 2024
What is Bipolar disorder? (Manic Depression renamed) Symptoms & Treatment
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 135: What is Bipolar Disorder? Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Sam Swidzinski, who has bipolar disorder, to d ... Show More
49m 3s