The Bipolar Disorders constitute a serious mental health problem, with a prevalence rate of 2 to 3 percent.
Most patients experience multiple episodes of the disorder.
Patients with bipolar disorder are at risk for successful completion of suicide attempts. Bipolar disorder is a medical illness which requires lifestyle changes in order to manage and to live with the disease. Dr. Hirshfeld is the Director of the Harvard Bipolar Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. CCBS is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. CCBS maintains responsibility for this program.