Blog entries categorized under Bipolar Disorder https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/categories/bipolar 2025-12-11T10:48:53+00:00 2025-10-10T09:34:16+01:00 2025-10-10T09:34:16+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/bipolar/can-a-child-have-bipolar-disorder Clinical Partners

<p>While bipolar is most recognised in adults and diagnosed in adolescence or adulthood, with 1 in 150 adults having a diagnosis worldwide, signs can be present of bipolar disorder in children. Recognising these signs can be essential to accessing early intervention and professional support, with early diagnosis and management having the potential to ...</p>

<p>While bipolar is most recognised in adults and diagnosed in adolescence or adulthood, with 1 in 150 adults having a diagnosis worldwide, signs can be present of bipolar disorder in children. Recognising these signs can be essential to accessing early intervention and professional support, with early diagnosis and management having the potential to ...</p> 2025-08-27T09:14:01+01:00 2025-08-27T09:14:01+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/bipolar/early-warning-signs-of-depression-in-bipolar-disorder Clinical Partners

<p>Bipolar disorder is characterised by significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, and people with the condition commonly experience episodes of mania (elevated mood) alternating with depression. In this video, Dr Angus McLellan explains the early signs of a depressive episode, from persistently low mood to shifts in sleep patterns, low ...</p>

<p>Bipolar disorder is characterised by significant shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, and people with the condition commonly experience episodes of mania (elevated mood) alternating with depression. In this video, Dr Angus McLellan explains the early signs of a depressive episode, from persistently low mood to shifts in sleep patterns, low ...</p> 2025-07-18T09:04:33+01:00 2025-07-18T09:04:33+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/bipolar/is-bipolar-hereditary Clinical Partners

<p>For both clinicians and patients, the cause of a mental health condition can be key to management and offers greater understanding of the condition itself. Bipolar disorder is an example of a condition that can be inherited. It has been found that genetic factors are one of the main causes of the condition. It is not just limited to hereditary caus...</p>

<p>For both clinicians and patients, the cause of a mental health condition can be key to management and offers greater understanding of the condition itself. Bipolar disorder is an example of a condition that can be inherited. It has been found that genetic factors are one of the main causes of the condition. It is not just limited to hereditary caus...</p> 2025-07-16T09:29:50+01:00 2025-07-16T09:29:50+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/bipolar/recognising-early-signs-of-mania-in-bipolar-disorder Clinical Partners

<p>The early signs of mania in someone with bipolar disorder can vary widely from person to person. Some common indicators might include sustained elevated mood, reduced need for sleep, an increase in energy, or unusual or overly ambitious ideas. In rarer cases, hallucinations or delusional beliefs may even occur. In this video, Dr Angus McLellan disc...</p>

<p>The early signs of mania in someone with bipolar disorder can vary widely from person to person. Some common indicators might include sustained elevated mood, reduced need for sleep, an increase in energy, or unusual or overly ambitious ideas. In rarer cases, hallucinations or delusional beliefs may even occur. In this video, Dr Angus McLellan disc...</p> 2025-05-30T09:36:46+01:00 2025-05-30T09:36:46+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/bipolar/identifying-the-different-types-of-bipolar-disorder Clinical Partners

<p>Bipolar disorder is a complex condition with several types, including Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2. Despite its complexities, it is important to remember that each person's experience with bipolar disorder is unique. Symptoms can range from feeling highly energised and motivated to feeling irritable and angry. Learn more about our psychiatric assessment...</p>

<p>Bipolar disorder is a complex condition with several types, including Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2. Despite its complexities, it is important to remember that each person's experience with bipolar disorder is unique. Symptoms can range from feeling highly energised and motivated to feeling irritable and angry. Learn more about our psychiatric assessment...</p> 2023-02-06T13:08:16+00:00 2023-02-06T13:08:16+00:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/bipolar/how-to-spot-the-symptoms-of-bipolar-disorder-in-children Clinical Partners

<p>Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that can affect a child's mood, energy levels and activity levels. Spotting the signs of bipolar disorder in children and teenagers can be challenging, as the symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for normal adolescent behaviour. However, early recognition is the first step in providing support to ...</p>

<p>Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that can affect a child's mood, energy levels and activity levels. Spotting the signs of bipolar disorder in children and teenagers can be challenging, as the symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for normal adolescent behaviour. However, early recognition is the first step in providing support to ...</p> 2021-03-30T13:25:00+01:00 2021-03-30T13:25:00+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/bipolar/why-is-bipolar-so-hard-to-diagnose Clinical Partners

<p>Bipolar is a relatively common yet debilitating mental health condition that affects over one-million people in the UK alone. While it affects everyone differently, it&rsquo;s characterised by high, euphoric, or irritable periods called mania and low periods of depression that can lead to suicidal thoughts. While there isn't currently a cure for bi...</p>

<p>Bipolar is a relatively common yet debilitating mental health condition that affects over one-million people in the UK alone. While it affects everyone differently, it&rsquo;s characterised by high, euphoric, or irritable periods called mania and low periods of depression that can lead to suicidal thoughts. While there isn't currently a cure for bi...</p> 2019-04-01T14:25:00+01:00 2019-04-01T14:25:00+01:00 https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/insights-and-news/bipolar/five-reasons-why-bipolar-disorder-is-misdiagnosed Clinical Partners

<p>Bipolar is one of the most common, yet debilitating mental health conditions in the UK. Affecting every area of your life from relationships to work to socialising, Bipolar also increases your risk of suicide 20 fold4. With the right treatment, Bipolar can be successfully managed, and those with the disorder can go on to live happy, fulfilling live...</p>

<p>Bipolar is one of the most common, yet debilitating mental health conditions in the UK. Affecting every area of your life from relationships to work to socialising, Bipolar also increases your risk of suicide 20 fold4. With the right treatment, Bipolar can be successfully managed, and those with the disorder can go on to live happy, fulfilling live...</p>