Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder that causes periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated mood. The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania, or hypomania if less severe and symptoms of psychosis are absent. During mania, an individual behaves or feels abnormally energetic, happy, or irritable. Individuals often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences. The need for sleep is usually reduced during manic phases. During periods of depression, there may be crying, a negative outlook on life, and poor eye contact with others. The risk of suicide among those with the illness is high at greater than 6 percent over 20 years, while self-harm occurs in 30–40 percent. Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorders and substance use disorder are commonly associated with bipolar disorder.
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Dr. Meghan Campbell, Psychologist, C. Psych Private practice (individual) Registered with College of Psychologists of Ontario
Turning Corners Psychological Services (TCPS) Private practice Registered with College of Psychologists of Ontario
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Daniel Bader, Social Worker, PhD, MSW Bader Mediation & Counselling Services Private practice (individual) Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Elizabeth Eacrett, Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.) Tranquil Acres Equestrian Centre Private practice (individual) Registered with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Canadian Bipolar Association (CBA)
Mr. Stuart Goldman, Social Worker, BA, MA, MSW Stuart Goldman Private practice (individual) Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Mr. Zsuzsanna Grandpierre, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Registered Psychotherapist, MA(Ed) Bmindful Psychotherapy & Coaching Centre Private practice (individual) Registered with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Victoria House Private practice
Broadview Psychology Private practice Registered with College of Psychologists of Ontario
Ms. Rita OFili, Social Worker, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) approved provider, BSW, MSW, RSW Grace Ottawa Counseling Private practice (individual) Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Registered with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Mood Disorders Centre of Ottawa Private practice Registered with College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Dr. Laura Nichols, Psychologist, PhD, Clinical Psychology Centre for Change Private practice (individual) Registered with College of Psychologists of Ontario
Mood Disorders Association for Waterloo Region
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Julie Zikman Toporoski, Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW Private practice (individual) Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
BC Schizophrenia Society, Nanaimo Branch
Foothills Medical Centre (FMC)
Ms. Veronica Dixon, Psychologist, M.Sc. Private practice (individual) Registered with College of Alberta Psychologists
Revivre: Quebec Anxiety, Depressive and Bipolar Disorders Support Association (Revivre)
Mental Health Services, Hastings Prince Edward
Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders (OBAD)
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Bayview Dual Diagnosis Program Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Georgianwood Concurrent Disorders Program Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Geriatric Services Program Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Housing Services (Homes for Special Care Program) Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Patient/Client and Family Council Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Rehabilitation Services, Our Place Social Club Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Outpatient Services Program Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Rehabilitation Services, Employment and Education Services Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Spiritual Care Services Program/Service of : Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch (CMHA) Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Program/Service of : The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch (CMHA) Mental Health Crisis Line Program/Service of : The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch (CMHA) Mobile Crisis Services Program/Service of : The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch (CMHA) Residential Crisis Beds Program/Service of : The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch (CMHA) RSVP Clubhouse Program/Service of : The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch (CMHA) The Volunteer Program Program/Service of : The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch (CMHA) Youth Services Program/Service of : The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch (CMHA)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Addictions Program Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Centralized Assessment, Triage and Support Program (CATS) Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Child Youth and Family Program Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Community Support and Research Unit (CSRU) Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Complex Mental Illness / Schizophrenia Services Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) DBT Clinic Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Dual Diagnosis Program Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Gender Identity Clinic Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Geriatric Mental Health Program Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Law and Mental Health Program Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Mood and Anxiety Program Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Women`s Program Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Youth Addiction and Concurrent Disorder Service (Day Treatment) Program/Service of : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)