Bipolar & Schizophrenia Treatment Vadodara | VCAN Hospital
With the right care, people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia live stable, meaningful lives.
Hospital-grade inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, 24×7 crisis admission, and long-term follow-up for patients and families.
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mood condition in which a person experiences periods of very high mood or energy (mania or hypomania) and periods of depression. Between episodes, many people feel well. Without treatment, episodes can disrupt work, finances and family life.
Signs of mania include very little need for sleep, racing thoughts, fast speech, overspending, unusual confidence, irritability and risky behaviour. Signs of bipolar depression include low mood, loss of interest, exhaustion, hopelessness and, in some cases, thoughts of self-harm.What Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a medical condition that affects how a person thinks, perceives and relates to the world. It is not a "split personality", and people with schizophrenia are far more likely to be vulnerable than dangerous.
Common symptoms include hearing voices or seeing things others do not (hallucinations), fixed false beliefs such as being followed or controlled (delusions), confused speech, withdrawal from family and friends, and loss of motivation. Symptoms often begin in late teens or twenties, and early treatment generally leads to better long-term outcomes.
Warning Signs Families Should Not Ignore
- Not sleeping for several nights with unusually high energy or agitation
- Talking to oneself, hearing voices, or extreme suspicion of family and neighbours
- Sudden aggressive behaviour, or refusing food and medication
- Talk of death, suicide or self-harm — call +91 84 607 607 00 immediately
- Stopping prescribed medication followed by a return of symptoms
- Heavy alcohol or ganja use, which can trigger or worsen episodes
How VCAN Treats Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia
- 24×7 crisis admission — safe, monitored inpatient care during acute mania, psychosis or relapse
- Medication management — mood stabilisers and antipsychotics, carefully monitored for benefit and side-effects
- ECT where indicated — a safe, anaesthesia-based treatment for severe or treatment-resistant episodes
- Psychoeducation and family therapy — helping families spot early warning signs
- Long-term follow-up — regular reviews to stay stable and prevent relapse
When a patient is unwilling to accept treatment during a crisis, our team guides families through the lawful admission process under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. See How Admission Works.
Bipolar & Schizophrenia FAQs
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Confidential. Inpatient and outpatient options available.