Bipolar Disorder
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Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by marked changes in mood, energy, and activity, alternating between periods of elevated or accelerated mood and episodes of deep sadness or low mood.
How it shows up: During higher-energy phases, euphoria, impulsivity, or a reduced need for sleep may appear; during low phases, loss of interest, fatigue, and hopelessness.
Why seek care: Recognizing these swings helps in understanding what is happening and in receiving the right support.
Who treats it? The psychiatrist is the specialist who evaluates and follows up on this condition, and the psychologist provides complementary therapeutic support. If the mood changes are intense, prolonged, or affect daily life, discussing it with these professionals can be a great help.
Data on 3,236 doctors who treat bipolar disorder
Which specialist treats bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is mainly treated by a psychiatrist, a specialist in the medical diagnosis and management of mental health conditions, together with a psychologist or psychoanalyst for therapeutic support; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. In children, a child psychiatrist is the specialist to see. See a specialist if you notice extreme or unusual mood changes.
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Doctors specialized in bipolar disorder
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Frequently asked questions
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by marked changes in mood, energy, and activity, alternating between periods of elevated or accelerated mood and episodes of deep sadness or low mood.
Which doctor treats bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is mainly treated by a psychiatrist, a specialist in the medical diagnosis and management of mental health conditions, together with a psychologist or psychoanalyst for therapeutic support; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. In children, a child psychiatrist is the specialist to see. See a specialist if you notice extreme or unusual mood changes.