In order to help cope with Bipolar, monitoring symptoms and engaging in supportive care are essential. CANMAT Bipolar Disorder Guidelines (2013), states that having a collaborative care model and having a symptom checklist can significantly increase early recognition of warning signs. These tools are helpful in self-identifying the early stages of mania and depression and providing interventions early on, before they are in an acute stage of mania or depression. Psychosocial interventions have significant benefits to helping those suffering from bipolar. Some studied interventions are; group psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal and social rhythm therapy and these interventions have been noted to be helpful
