Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes episodes of extreme high mood (mania) and low mood (depression), which are very different from normal ups and downs. With the right treatment, most people can manage it well. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, psychiatrists treat bipolar disorder with mood-stabilising medicines, counselling and family support.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide or self-harm, or is in immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department now, or come to the Apex 24/7 Emergency department. For free, 24×7 mental health support in your language, call the government’s Tele-MANAS helpline on 14416 or 1-800-891-4416.

If someone is extremely agitated, threatening harm to themselves or others, or is not eating, drinking or sleeping because of their symptoms, get help now: call 112 or come to the 24/7 Emergency department. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: whether Apex admits patients with acute psychiatric illness, or the referral pathway]

Signs of a manic episode

Unusually high energy and little need for sleep
Talking very fast and jumping between ideas
Grand ideas or overconfidence
Spending excessively or taking risks
Irritability or aggression

Signs of a depressive episode

Low mood, loss of interest, tiredness, poor sleep and hopelessness, similar to depression. Thoughts of suicide need immediate help.

Treatment

Mood stabilisers and other medicines, often long term, with regular blood tests for some medicines
Psychoeducation so you and your family can spot early warning signs
Regular sleep and routine, which help keep mood stable
Avoiding alcohol and drugs, which can trigger episodes

Pregnancy and bipolar disorder

Some mood-stabilising medicines can affect an unborn baby. Women planning pregnancy should talk to their psychiatrist early. Do not stop medicines suddenly.

Our psychiatry team

Bipolar disorder care at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s psychiatrists:

Vikas Deshmukh, MD (Psychiatry)
Ravindra Chavan, MD (Psychiatry)

Consultations are private and confidential. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: whether a clinical psychologist or counsellor works with the team] Meet the team on our doctors page.