Glossary

Bipolar Disorder – a severe mental illness characterized by repeated episodes of mania and depression.

Depression – an extreme mood of sadness with physical symptoms such as loss of appetite and sleep.

Mania – an excited mood characterized by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of thoughts and behavior.

Hypomania – a mild degree of mania; often a precursor to a full manic episode.

Psychotherapy - Also known as "talk therapy" or counseling.  It requires regular conversations with a trained mental health professional and can be combined with medication to treat various types of mental illness, such as bipolar disorder.