Recognizing bipolar disorder
Manic or hypomanic episodes can bring a reduced need for sleep, racing thoughts, fast speech, high energy, impulsive spending or risk-taking. Depressive episodes can look like major depression, and many people are treated for depression for years before bipolar disorder is recognized.
Not sure where to start? Book a psychiatric evaluation in Dover, learn about telehealth psychiatry or contact our team.
Steady bipolar care for Dover patients
Bipolar disorder needs continuity. Dover patients can keep regular follow-ups by video between in-person visits, which makes it easier to stay on schedule with labs and appointments. If more support is ever needed, we can help connect you with community services such as Community Partners.
Living in Dover
Dover's mix of historic mill buildings, a growing downtown and family neighborhoods attracts people who work across the Seacoast. Many residents commute to Portsmouth or toward Boston, and some work in Maine. Video visits are a natural fit, as long as the visit happens while you are in New Hampshire.
Staying well
Protecting sleep, limiting alcohol, avoiding recreational drugs and keeping follow-up appointments all lower the risk of relapse.
Getting care from Dover
From Dover, our Salem office is about 50 minutes to an hour by car. Many Dover patients choose secure video for most visits and come to Salem when an in-person appointment adds something.
Frequently asked questions
How often are visits?
More often during changes, then every one to three months when stable.
Can visits be by video?
Many follow-ups can, when you are in New Hampshire.
Can antidepressants trigger mania?
In some people, yes, which is why diagnosis matters.
Can I have a video visit while I am in Maine?
No. Our psychiatrists are licensed in New Hampshire, so you must be physically in New Hampshire during a video visit.
Related services
- Depression Treatment in Dover, NH
- Psychosis & Schizophrenia Care in Dover, NH
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Nashua, NH
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment in Portsmouth, NH
Book an appointment
Call 603-600-8330 or use our contact form. Office: 215 South Broadway, Unit 129, Salem, NH 03079.
If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. PsychNashua does not provide emergency care.