The four types of bipolar are bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymic disorder, and other specified and unspecified.
Bipolar Disorder Services in the Twin Cities, MN
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder includes distinct periods of severe mood disturbances. There are four types of bipolar disorder. To be diagnosed, someone must experience at least one episode of mania. Bipolar disorder may also include successive episodes of mania, hypomania, major depression, as defined below, and relative mood stability.
- Mania: A period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently goal-directed behavior or energy. Mania lasts at least one week and is present most of the day, nearly every day (or for any duration if hospitalization is necessary).
- Hypomania: A period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day, nearly every day.
- Major depression: A period of depressed mood (or irritable mood in adolescents), and a loss of interest or pleasure in most activities.
The 4 Types of Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar I: Characterized by at least one manic episode followed by periods of hypomania, relative stability, or depression
- Bipolar II: Characterized by at least one hypomanic episode, which is preceded or followed by one or more major depressive episodes
- Cyclothymic Disorder: Episodes include fluctuations between hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet the full criteria for bipolar disorder. Symptoms last for at least one year in children and two years in adults. Early onset (childhood or adolescence) is common.
- Other types: Symptoms may mirror those of bipolar disorder, but are categorized differently. These types may stem from other medical conditions, substance use issues, or other circumstances.
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Symptoms of bipolar disorder vary depending on the type and individual. Bipolar disorder involves marked episodes of disturbed mood and often includes both mania and depression. While the episodes are usually separate, there can be “mixed episodes” during which someone will experience symptoms of mania and depression simultaneously. Furthermore, someone can experience “rapid cycling” of mania and depression. This means they have multiple alternating episodes of each in a row or with only a short break of stability.
Common Signs of Bipolar Disorder: Mania and Hypomania
Mania and hypomania are separate types of episodes with similar signs and symptoms. The main difference between the two is severity. Mania is more extreme than hypomania and causes more significant problems in multiple areas of a person’s life. These areas often include work or school, interpersonal relationships, and everyday tasks. Severe manic episodes can trigger psychosis, or separation from reality, and may require hospitalization or intensive treatment.
Three or more of the following signs must be present for an episode to be considered manic or hypomanic:
- Irritability
- Inflated self-esteem or grandiosity
- Decreased sleep needs
- Excessive talkativeness
- Racing thoughts
- Easily distracted
- Increase in goal-directed activity or psychomotor agitation
- Impaired judgment in decision-making
Common Signs of Bipolar Disorder: Depression
The following signs characterize a major depressive episode:
- Depressed mood (or irritable mood in children and adolescents)
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most daily activities
- Significant and unintentional change in appetite or weight
- Sleep disturbance (insomnia or hyposomnia)
- Noticeable psychomotor changes
- Tiredness, fatigue, or low energy
- Sense of worthlessness or excessive and inappropriate guilt
- Impaired concentration, cognition, and decision-making
- Suicidal ideation or attempts
Causes of Bipolar Disorder
According to the National Institutes of Health, over 4.4 percent of US adults experience bipolar disorder at some point in their lives. Furthermore, 83 percent of adults with bipolar disorder experience serious impairment. And nearly all adolescents with bipolar disorder experience serious impairment.
While there is no one specific cause, the following factors may impact the formation or expression of bipolar disorder:
- Genetics and family history of bipolar disorder
- Brain structure and function
- History of trauma
- Periods of excessively high stress
- Medication
- Drugs, alcohol, and other substances
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Living with bipolar disorder is often very difficult. The impacts of untreated mania and depression can be exhausting, bewildering, and destabilizing. However, treatment is possible and can greatly improve your struggles at home, at work, and in your relationships. Treatment helps you manage your symptoms, balance your moods, and improve your overall quality of life.
Treatment should be customized according to the individual. Bipolar disorder treatment plans usually include a combination of the following:
- Psychotherapy, including various forms of behavioral and relational therapy
- Professionally administered medications such as mood stabilizers
- Environmental stabilization and education, which can help you create routines that minimize mood disruptions
- Group therapy, which provides support in a safe community
- Other types of therapies, like marriage and family therapy or play therapy
To determine the best treatment plan for you, speak with a clinician or intake team who can help you navigate your options.
Why Choose PrairieCare for Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Minneapolis?
The appropriate bipolar disorder treatment plan depends on the type of bipolar and the severity of symptoms. When you fill out an assessment and intake for treatment with PrairieCare, our team will help you or your loved one determine your options and next steps.
The best bipolar disorder treatment is an integrated approach that provides tailored care. Our team of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, clinicians, and counselors have a patient-centered care philosophy, so we work with you to determine the best approach for your treatment.
PrairieCare offers a variety of services and programs at various locations throughout Minnesota. These include the following treatment options:
- Neuropsychological and psychological testing to determine the most effective treatment plan
- Psychiatry and medication management by a dedicated team of health professionals
- Psychotherapy with our experienced clinicians, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and more
- Group therapy, in which patients learn coping skills for their symptoms and receive ongoing support and healing in a community setting
- Marriage and family therapy as needed
- A variety of specialty therapies facilitated by experts, including Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and integrative health programs
Insurance We Accept
PrairieCare is an in-network provider for most major insurance plans, allowing us to continually expand access to mental health treatment in Minnesota.
Our Full Continuum of Care for Bipolar Disorder Treatment
At PrairieCare, we provide intensive care, such as inpatient hospitalization and residential treatment, as well as various outpatient programs, to fit the needs of each patient. Our team shapes a bipolar disorder treatment plan to fit the unique needs of each patient and determines the right level of care for the best outcome.
Clinic and Outpatient Services: Offering in-person and telehealth settings, our clinic and outpatient bipolar disorder treatment provides specialized psychotherapy, medication management, and evaluation. We offer specialty approaches including Play Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Air Water Earth (AWE) Therapy, and more.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): IOP is a level of care that provides programming four days a week, several hours a day, for individuals struggling with symptoms of mental illness that are interfering with their daily living and are not manageable through weekly therapy and/or medication management alone. We offer IOPs for youth (ages 11–17) and young adults, as well as Adapted Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (A-DBT) track.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Our PHP programs take place five days a week, with a full day of programming. This level of care is helpful for adults and youth who are struggling with symptoms of bipolar disorder that are interfering with their daily tasks, such as school, caring for themselves, and going to work.
Our Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital for Bipolar Treatment: Our inpatient program provides 24/7 safety and stabilization for children, teens, and young adults who are 35 years and younger following a mental health crisis, through group, individual, and family therapy sessions. This type of bipolar disorder treatment takes place in a hospital setting, with a focus on stabilizing acute manic and depressive symptoms for patients who may have a higher risk of suicidal behavior or self-harm.
Residential Treatment Program: With an average stay of three months, residential treatment offers those with severe bipolar disorder and co-occurring disorders the care they need. Informed by psychodynamic theory and guided by therapeutic skills, PrairieCare’s residential bipolar disorder treatment focuses on helping youth, young adults, and families build lives that are sustainable, enriching, and meaningful.
Our Convenient Minnesota Locations
PrairieCare has various levels of anxiety treatment in the Twin Cities and Southern Minnesota. Our MN bipolar disorder treatment locations have a soothing atmosphere with colors found in nature, plentiful light, and empathetic team members. Our facilities have gyms, recreational therapy rooms, sensory rooms, and more, to further support the focus on healing.
With our full continuum of behavioral health treatment, children, teens, and adults can receive the highest-quality care for bipolar disorder treatment in Minnesota. Each patient receives the treatment modalities and care level that’s appropriate for their needs. And we continue to expand our services and care modalities to accommodate the needs of our community.
Our Locations Providing Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Minneapolis and St. Paul:
- Brooklyn Park, Medical Office Building
- Brooklyn Park Inpatient Hospital
- Edina
- Maple Grove
- Maplewood
- Minneapolis, Center for Families
- Woodbury
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We Can Help
Finding the right bipolar treatment in Minnesota can be daunting. At PrairieCare, our team guides you through the process and finds the appropriate care setting, so you and your family can focus on healing.
Are you ready to start treatment for bipolar disorder for yourself or your child? Call our Admissions Department at 952-826-8475.
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FAQs
What are the 4 types of bipolar?
What are 5 signs of bipolar?
Five possible signs of bipolar are periods of euphoria, high energy, psychosis (detachment from reality), depression, and suicidal thoughts.
What are the top 3 bipolar symptoms?
The top 3 bipolar symptoms are cycling between extreme periods of mania, hypomania, and depressive episodes. These episodes last at least a week and are usually unpredictable.
At what age does bipolar start?
Bipolar symptoms tend to show up during the mid-teens to mid-20s, usually between ages 15 to 25. Most people with bipolar disorder notice symptoms before age 20.
What is the difference between bipolar 2 and cyclothymia?
Bipolar II and cyclothymia are two different types of bipolar disorder. Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by swings between hypomania and depressive episodes, although symptoms are less severe than bipolar I or II. Bipolar II is characterized by episodes of hypomania and major depression.
How can you tell the difference between bipolar 1 and 2?
Bipolar I is characterized by periods of mania and may or may not include episodes of depression. Bipolar II is characterized by periods of hypomania and major depression.