Bipolar services offered in Silver Spring, MD

Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 2.3 million people in the United States. At E&B Behavioral and Medical Clinic LLC, the professional psychiatric team of Beatrice Tekah, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, and Ernest Keyaka, NP, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, provide diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder. If you or a loved one shows symptoms of this mental health disorder, contact the office in Silver Spring, Maryland, by phone or through this website to set up an appointment online.

Bipolar Q & A

What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes severe mood swings. You alternate between periods of extreme depression and manic behavior.

When you’re having a depressive bout, you may have trouble sleeping, lack motivation, and feel hopeless and empty. Depressive periods can get so severe that patients turn to substances like alcohol or drugs for solace or cause harm to themselves.

During a manic episode, your mood swings in the completely opposite direction. You’re energetic, euphoric, and agitated. Bipolar patients often make impulsive decisions during a manic episode that can cause financial ruin or relationship distress.

Do I need support for bipolar disorder?

Seek help for bipolar disorder. Without proper treatment, bipolar disorder puts your work, relationships, and day-to-day life at risk.

It can be difficult to get proper support for bipolar disorder. During periods of mania, you feel so productive and elated – medical attention seems unnecessary. When you experience a bout of depression, seeking care seems impossible because you are so low.

Treatment is essential to your long-term well-being, though. Mood swings may become more damaging to your life and continue to cause you serious emotional and financial harm.

What causes bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is not a choice. It’s caused by chemical changes in your brain that are outside of your control.

Bipolar disorder often runs in families. If you suspect you or a loved one has bipolar disorder, the team at E&B Behavioral and Medical Clinic LLC compassionately reviews your symptoms and medical history. You’ll undergo a mental health review that includes an exploration of your behaviors, feelings, and concerns.

How do you treat bipolar disorder?

The team at E&B Behavioral and Medical Clinic LLC tailors treatment to each patient. They work in collaboration with family and friends to help you make changes to your behavior and manage the extremes in your mood.

Medication is another important part of your treatment. It helps regulate the neurotransmitters in your brain to stabilize your mood.

For more information about bipolar disorder and treatment, contact E&B Behavioral and Medical Clinic LLC. Call the office or use the online tool to schedule an appointment.