Bipolar Affective Disorder
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Bipolar affective disorder is a mental health condition characterized by marked changes in mood, energy, and activity, alternating between periods of elevated mood and periods of depression.
Common manifestations: Phases of high energy, euphoria, or irritability that contrast with stages of deep sadness, low mood, or loss of interest.
When to seek care? It is advisable to consult when these mood changes are intense, recurrent, and affect daily life, work, or relationships.
Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist is the professional who evaluates this type of mood disorder, and the psychologist provides complementary support. If you or someone close to you experiences these ups and downs, seeking professional support is a valuable step.
Data on 1,254 doctors who treat bipolar affective disorder
Which specialist treats bipolar affective disorder?
Bipolar affective disorder is managed by a psychiatrist, a specialist in the medical diagnosis of mood disorders, together with a psychologist, psychoanalyst, or clinical psychology specialist for therapy; a general practitioner can guide you initially. See a specialist if you have marked episodes of elation and depression.
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Doctors specialized in bipolar affective disorder
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Frequently asked questions
What is bipolar affective disorder?
Bipolar affective disorder is a mental health condition characterized by marked changes in mood, energy, and activity, alternating between periods of elevated mood and periods of depression.
Which doctor treats bipolar affective disorder?
Bipolar affective disorder is managed by a psychiatrist, a specialist in the medical diagnosis of mood disorders, together with a psychologist, psychoanalyst, or clinical psychology specialist for therapy; a general practitioner can guide you initially. See a specialist if you have marked episodes of elation and depression.