Bipolar Disorder
Specialist bipolar disorder treatment at Cardinal Clinic, Windsor. Consultant-led psychiatric care with evidence-based mood stabilisation.
About this condition
Bipolar disorder is a complex mood disorder characterised by significant shifts between periods of depression and mania or hypomania. At Cardinal Clinic, our consultant psychiatrists have extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and long-term management of bipolar disorder, using a combination of medication management and psychotherapy to help patients achieve mood stability and an improved quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
We provide specialist assessment and treatment for the full range of conditions in this area, including:
Bipolar I Disorder
Characterised by manic episodes lasting at least 7 days, often requiring hospitalisation, alternating with depressive episodes.
Bipolar II Disorder
Involves hypomanic episodes (less severe than full mania) and more prolonged depressive episodes.
Cyclothymic Disorder
Chronic fluctuating mood involving periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet full criteria for either episode.
Rapid Cycling Bipolar
Four or more mood episodes within a 12-month period, requiring specialist management.
Mixed Episodes
Simultaneous features of mania and depression, which can be particularly distressing and clinically complex.
Bipolar with Co-morbidities
Bipolar disorder frequently co-occurs with anxiety, substance misuse, and ADHD — all of which we treat.
Our Approach to Treatment
We combine consultant-led psychiatric care with evidence-based psychotherapy to create an integrated and effective treatment plan.
Mood Stabiliser Management
Expert prescribing and monitoring of mood stabilising medication, the cornerstone of bipolar disorder treatment.
Psychoeducation
Helping patients and their families understand bipolar disorder, recognise warning signs, and manage the condition effectively.
Interpersonal & Social Rhythm Therapy
Stabilising daily routines and interpersonal relationships to reduce mood episode triggers.
CBT for Bipolar
Cognitive-behavioural strategies adapted for the unique challenges of living with bipolar disorder.
Frequently Asked Questions
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