Integrative Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

Worldwide, approximately 40 million people have bipolar disorder. Due to its extensive range of symptoms and treatments, bipolar disorder is frequently misunderstood, and many people with the condition are unaware that treatment can help them live fuller lives.

If you are seeking bipolar disorder treatment near you, the Yang Institute of Integrative Medicine is one of Philadelphia’s foremost integrative treatment centers. We take a practiced, comprehensive approach to mental health care that incorporates a range of treatment modalities into every person’s individual care plans.

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

The hallmark symptom of bipolar disorder is a fluctuation between emotional extremes. It is also known as manic-depressive disorder, as it involves two phases:

• Depressive phases: Sometimes, people are initially diagnosed with depression instead of bipolar disorder due to this phase. It presents itself similarly to major depressive disorder. The affected person may feel sad, angry and irritable. They may even feel hopeless and like their life is not worth living. During this phase, people are commonly fatigued, unfocused and encountering issues with sleeping and eating.
• Manic phases: During the manic phase, the affected person may feel happy, energetic and invincible. Their thoughts are racing and they feel everything more intensely. They may even become paranoid or harbor grandiose delusions that cause them to take extreme risks.

A person with bipolar disorder may move between these extremes frequently, and both can lead to issues in school or work, relationships, daily living activities and more. Someone with type I bipolar disorder has more manic or hypomanic episodes, while someone with type II generally has more depressive episodes.

Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Philidelphia and Beyond

Whether you are diagnosed with type I, type II or neither condition, the Yang Institute wants to help you find ways to manage these extremes. Our integrative care model incorporates many treatment modalities, combining Eastern and Western medicine for an approach that targets both body and mind. When you choose us, we will develop a personalized treatment plan that may include experiences like:

• Psychiatry and medication management: You do not have to pursue bipolar treatment without medication. Our on-site psychiatrists can discuss treatment options that include helping you find a dosage that works or guiding you toward other options.
• Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM): Our TCM professionals work to manage your Qi and find imbalances in your energy that can lead to exacerbated conditions.
• Advanced nutrient therapy: Our nutritionists can help you find a diet and supplements that improve whole-body well-being. Helping you access necessary nutrients can address the severity of your symptoms.
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): This noninvasive, FDA-approved treatment has been shown to be especially helpful in treating depression and bipolar disorder.