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Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme mood swings. Mood swings range from mania (highs) to depression (lows) and are severe enough to effect day-to-day life.
Bipolar is the fourth most-common mental health problem worldwide after depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. 1% to 2% of the population experience a lifetime prevalence of bipolar.
Other symptoms of Bipolar include depression and mixed episodes (feeling high and low at the same time). Symptoms of bipolar disorder may be triggered by many factors. For example, abuse (physical, sexual, emotional), bereavement, breakdown of a relationship, sleep disturbances, physical illness etc.
There are several different types of Bipolar disorder. All types involve some sort of depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes. The diagnosis of bipolar is dependent on the degree and severity to which these symptoms are experienced.
Obtaining a diagnosis, for any condition, is often the step towards an improved life. A diagnosis will enable the person diagnosed to access information relevant to them, to obtain specific and tailored treatments and where relevant – medication.
With the right support and / or outlook a diagnosis can be extremely comforting, especially if a condition has been present for some time.
Whether you share your diagnosis with others or keep it private it can benefit interpersonal relationships including family, friends and work - making life easier.
If your assessment provides a negative diagnosis, that is that you don’t meet the criteria for this specific diagnosis, that can be equally as rewarding. Plus, our trained clinicians will advise if they recognise any potential, further, avenues for consideration.
Private healthcare refers to health services which you purchase yourself directly with the provider (MHWS) or via medical insurance.
Although here at MHWS we do provide some services to the NHS for certain conditions we also provide our full range of services privately too.
To find out more about seeing MHWS as a private patient please contact us.
During the first appointment a consultant psychiatrist will initiate a detailed assessment looking at client history and diagnostic rating scales. Dr Mohamad has a particular interest in bipolar and the comorbidities attached with the condition. Based on a diagnosis, a treatment plan will be devised collaboratively.
Treatments options may consider the use of medications, which could include mood stabilisers and other licenced medications used for bipolar. Psychological approaches can also be looked at, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Such approaches can be useful in the prevention of relapse, noticing warning signs and reducing precipitating risks for triggering the episodes.
We offer Initial Assessments privately at a cost of £350, which includes a 60-75 minute clinical assessment and report.
We require payment of the full cost of the assessment either prior to or at the time of booking the appointment.
Cancellations and/or rebookings must be made at least 7 days prior to the appointment time and date. Otherwise, the appointment charge will apply. Within 7 days of the appointment, refunds or rebooking without charge will only be granted in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of a Director.
For more information or to find out how to book an appointment then please contact us.
Due to a high level of demand for these services we are currently not accepting any new private patients whilst we work through our existing referrals.
We apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience this may cause and we will regularly review our position updating the information on our website, emails and answerphone whenever changes occur.