Having mood swings does not automatically equal having Bipolar Disorder. By the end of this video, you will have an understanding of the actual symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and what it means for someone to be in one of the three mood possible acute mood episodes of Bipolar Disorder:
- A Manic/Hypomanic Episode
- A Depressed Episode
- A Mixed Episode
Resources for Bipolar Disorder:
International Bipolar Disorder
www.ibpf.org
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder
Dr. Andrew Kim M.D. is a board certified psychiatrist and a principal investigator at Pillar Clinical Research. This video is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes and should NOT be taken as personal medical advice.