Abstract

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common psychiatric disease and a worldwide leading cause of years lived with disability. Depression is more common in women than in men. Bipolar disorder is a common, severe and periodic mental illness characterized by one or more depressive episodes. This period or cycle of depression is also known as Mania or Hypomania and is a serious lifelong struggle. It is a brain disorder marked by extreme mood swings, thinking, and changes in energy level. Individuals with Bipolar can undergo acute changes in emotions that are very different from their normal behavior and mood. Early recognition of bipolar disorder can improve outcomes. For confirmation of the disease, combinations of methods are used like Physical and mental health examination, and calming techniques. For improving patients mental condition therapy involves, screening for suicidal or homicidal ideation and substance abuse, emphasize medication adherence and identifying metabolic disorders of pharmacotherapy.  In this review, we discussed care strategies, people who suffered and overcome with the disorder which may be helpful.