Signs it may be time to get help
- Periods of unusually high energy, little need for sleep, racing thoughts or risky behavior
- Periods of depression, sometimes long and hard to treat
- A family history of bipolar disorder
How I evaluate it
We map out past mood episodes, how long they lasted and what triggered them, along with sleep, substance use and family history. If you already have a diagnosis, I review how it was made and what has worked.
Treatment options
- Mood-stabilizing medication with the lab monitoring it requires
- A relapse-prevention plan: early warning signs, sleep protection, what to do if symptoms return
- Regular follow-up, more often during changes
What telehealth can and can’t do
Some medications need blood tests, which you complete at a local lab. Severe mania or psychosis needs in-person or hospital care.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Your plan is made together at your visit.