Bipolar Disorder

Can a child have bipolar disorder?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:34:16 +0100

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 ...

Early warning signs of depression in bipolar disorder

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:14:01 +0100

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 ...

Is bipolar hereditary?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:04:33 +0100

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...

Recognising early signs of mania in bipolar disorder

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:29:50 +0100

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...

Identifying the different types of bipolar disorder

Fri, 30 May 2025 09:36:46 +0100

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...

How to spot the symptoms of bipolar disorder in children

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:08:16 +0000

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 ...

Why is Bipolar so hard to diagnose?

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:25:00 +0100

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’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...

Why bipolar disorder is often misdiagnosed

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:25:00 +0100

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...