Careful mood stabilization and ongoing psychiatric management for bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia. Expert care with genuine compassion for patients and their families.
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by significant shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. These shifts — known as mood episodes — range from manic or hypomanic highs to depressive lows, and can profoundly affect work, relationships, and quality of life.
Bipolar disorder is frequently misdiagnosed as depression because depressive episodes are often what bring people to treatment. Accurate diagnosis is critical, as the treatment approach for bipolar disorder differs significantly from that for unipolar depression — and incorrect treatment can worsen outcomes.
Matthew Mauro has extensive experience diagnosing and managing bipolar disorder across all age groups, including in children and adolescents where presentations can be particularly complex. He takes the time to accurately differentiate bipolar disorder from other mood conditions before initiating treatment.
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Decreased need for sleep without fatigue
Racing thoughts and pressured speech
Impulsive or risky behavior during highs
Periods of deep depression
Cycling between highs and lows
Irritability, agitation, or mixed states
Impact on work, school, or relationships
Distinguishing bipolar I, bipolar II, cyclothymia, and mixed states from unipolar depression, borderline personality, and ADHD. Accuracy at the evaluation stage shapes everything that follows.
Mood stabilizers, atypical antipsychotics, and carefully selected adjunctive medications — monitored closely for effectiveness, safety, and side effect burden. Long-term stability is the goal.
Understanding bipolar disorder, recognizing early warning signs, maintaining sleep schedules, and managing triggers — essential components of a comprehensive long-term treatment plan.
For patients of all ages, involving supportive family members in treatment education can significantly improve outcomes. Matthew welcomes family involvement where appropriate and desired.
Stability is achievable. Matthew is here to help you get there.