This video provides a brief overview of bipolar disorder, a chronic mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and thinking. It emphasizes that individuals with bipolar disorder are not alone and can seek help through traditional medical treatment and holistic health activities.

Think back to an exciting moment in your life. Maybe it was your wedding, the birth of a child, or getting that dream job. Now, consider the most depressing moment. Perhaps it was the loss of a relationship, or the death of someone important to you. Now, imagine fluctuating between these highs and lows, like riding a roller coaster that feels never-ending. This is the reality for over 10 million Americans living with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental illness that causes dramatic shifts between manic highs and depressive lows. It affects a person's mood, energy, and ability to think clearly. However, an individual with bipolar disorder can seek help and take control of their mental illness. This can be achieved through a mixture of traditional medical treatment and holistic health activities. Free education, information, and support programs are available. You are not alone. We can help. For more information, visit www.fema.gov.