Psychological health of a human has shown to largely depend on the environment. In the majority of the cases, however, a number of psychological disorders “result from a combination of environmental and biological influences, including genetics” (Kalat, 2007, p. 451). Not all the psychological disorders can be treated, though modern clinical psychology succeeds in dealing with a number of illnesses which were impossible to cure earlier. One of such illnesses is bipolar disorder which belongs to the group of major depressive disorders (this group includes bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder). Such disorders are characterized by certain common features: “The person has feelings of failure, worthlessness, and total despair. Suffering is intense, and the person may become extremely subdued, withdrawn, or intensely suicidal” (Coon & Mitterer, 2008, p. 477). Analyzing the case of Virginia Wolf (who suffered from bipolar disorder) using the psychodynamic approach shows that a wide range of biological, psychological and social factors contributed into the development of her disease; this case study perfectly explains the need for adaptation in the field of clinical psychology because it shows how modern methods of treating bipolar disorders could have saved human lives several centuries ago. First of all, it is worth considering Virginia Wolf’s case in more detail. The subject exhibited the signs of bipolar disorder already in the childhood. Her family members described her behavior as “lapses into insanity” (Meyer, Chapman, & Weaver, 2009, p. 124). The first serious breakdown occurred when the girl was around 13. The breakdown was followed by deep depression that was treated only by outdoor exercises. Shortly after this depression, the subject started suffering from repeated headaches, nervousness and irritation. This was accompanied by the escalation into a manic state with the feeling of guilt about one of her family members. Rest was the only treatment even after these symptoms. In the subsequent years, the subject occasionally experienced lapses into insanity: “During one episode she talked rapidly for several days without stopping, after which she fell into stupor” (Meyer et al., 2009, p. 126). At this, Virginia memorized most of what was happening with her during such episodes. Soon the episodes became more frequent; they were characterized by panic attacks, constant feeling of fear and auditory hallucinations. Eventually, Virginia Wolf committed a suicide, at this, being conscious of what she was doing. Further analysis of this case study using psychodynamic approach to clinical psychology seems the most appropriate. Discussing biological factors of this particular case is especially beneficial from this approach because it presupposes that “early experiences and relationships, such as relationship between children and their parents, play a critical and enduring role in psychological development and adult behavior” (Plante, 2005, p. 117). Important relationships in Virginia’s case were not only with her parents, but with other family members as well. The subject did not have predisposition to bipolar disorder (her father’s wife had repeated mental problems, but she and the girl were not related). This is why predisposing experience was the most contributin