Due to bipolar disorder being an illness to the brain, it is usually classified as a mental or psychiatric disorder.  Scientific research classifies it as a medical condition with all the evidence that shows all the signs of imbalanced neurotransmitters within a person’s brain.

Treatment plans for a person with bipolar disorders usually consist of medications and at times psychological therapies.  If a person cannot reach the point of becoming stable, psychiatric hospitalization might be necessary. 

The main goal with the medications is to help stabilize the person’s mood swings of depression and/or mania.  Medications for a person with bipolar disorder are:

Psychological Therapy is also another treatment option for a person that is suffering from bipolar disorder.  The following therapies are commonly used to help treat bipolar disorder:

When a person experiences a major episode, they may be placed in a psychiatric hospital for evaluation and monitoring, especially when having thoughts of suicide.