RAJ KUMAR
Ranchi, April 1: The Central Institute of Psychiatry on the occasion of World Bipolar Day today organised an awareness program regarding the psychological disorder in the Jharkhand capital.
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental illness characterised by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When someone is depressed, he or she may feel sad or hopeless, and he or she may lose interest or pleasure in most activities. When a person’s mood shifts to mania or hypomania (a milder form of mania), he may feel joyous, energised, or unusually irritable. Sleep, energy, activity, judgment, behaviour, and the ability to think clearly can all be affected by mood swings.
Episodes of mood swings may occur rarely or multiple times a year. While most people will experience some emotional symptoms between episodes, some may not experience any. Although bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, one can manage your mood swings and other symptoms by following a treatment plan. In most cases, bipolar disorder is treated with medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy).
The program started with the speech of the chief guest and the director of the institute Prof (Dr) Basudeb Das, who talked about the history of bipolar disorder and services available in the mood clinic in the institute which runs every Monday. He also expressed his views on the importance of the day.
Followed by which associate professor Dr. Alok Pratap, delivered general information about bipolar disorder as well as aspects related to its treatment. Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology, Prakriti Sinha informed on misconceptions related to bipolar disorder, and also discussed the cause of relapse and the treatment related to it. She emphasized sleep hygiene, compliance with medicine and a balanced lifestyle.
