Mania Treatment in Turkey
About Mania
Key Highlights
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Focuses on rapid stabilization of dangerous or severe mood symptoms to ensure patient safety.Utilizes a combination of evidence-based medications and psychotherapy for comprehensive care.Aims to restore normal levels of functioning and prevent future manic or depressive episodes.Involves creating a personalized, long-term management plan for Bipolar Disorder.Provides education and support for both the patient and their family to manage the condition effectively.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a current Manic Episode as part of Bipolar I Disorder (F30.1, F30.2, F31.1, F31.2).
- Presence of symptoms such as grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, pressured speech, racing thoughts, distractibility, increased goal-directed activity, and excessive involvement in risky activities.
- Significant impairment in social or occupational functioning, or necessity for hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others.
- Psychotic features (e.g., delusions or hallucinations) accompanying the manic mood.
- Failure of outpatient treatment to control escalating symptoms.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to confirm diagnosis and rule out other causes (e.g., substance-induced).
- Medical workup including blood tests and possibly imaging to assess physical health and rule out organic causes.
- Discussion of treatment options, including medications, their benefits, and potential side effects with the patient and family.
- Development of a safety plan, which may include arranging for hospitalization if symptoms are severe.
- Securing informed consent for treatment, especially if involuntary hospitalization is considered necessary.
Risks & possible complications
- Side effects from medications, such as weight gain, sedation, tremors, or metabolic changes.
- Risk of over-sedation or extra-pyramidal symptoms with certain antipsychotics.
- Potential for medication non-adherence leading to relapse.
- Emotional and psychological impact of the episode and diagnosis on the patient and family.
- In rare cases, severe reactions like neuroleptic malignant syndrome or lithium toxicity.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial acute phase focuses on symptom control, often requiring close monitoring in an inpatient setting.
- Gradual titration of medications to effective doses while managing side effects.
- Engagement in individual psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and psychoeducation.
- Development of a relapse prevention plan, including recognizing early warning signs.
- Long-term maintenance on mood stabilizers and regular follow-up with a psychiatrist to monitor mood and adjust treatment.
- Lifestyle modifications, including maintaining a regular sleep schedule, stress management, and avoiding substances.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering mania in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with psychiatry departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform mania. MediFyr helps you compare psychiatry specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for mania compare across other countries where we have data.
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