Therapists who list Bipolar II experience in California

Plain-language overview

What Bipolar II is

Because the elevated periods in Bipolar II are less extreme, the condition can be missed or mistaken for depression alone. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose it.

Care generally combines psychotherapy, support and, for many people, medication managed by a prescriber.

What it typically involves

• Careful assessment of mood history, including any past elevated periods.
• Psychotherapy focused on depression, routine and relapse prevention.
• Coordination with a prescriber when medication is part of the plan.

Educational information, not medical advice. BipolarTherapyHub is a directory. It does not diagnose, recommend a specific treatment, or replace care from a licensed clinician. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.

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Further reading

• National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar disorder
• NAMI: Mental health information and support

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