HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

After one visit to a therapist, can they tell if i'm bipolar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Depends: There are some very skilled therapists, but in general unless they have gotten to know you well, or tested you to determine, that is not very likely.

Answered 7/1/2013

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My med history antisocial personality disorder needs correcting -asked therapist for 10 yrs -for gad and bipolar- to write correction but she wrote axis II deferred -would u infer likely 'true'?

11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

My therapist has diagnosed me with bipolar 2. My psychiatrist says I have mdd b/c I do not have periods of time that I do not sleep?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can someone please recommend a good therapist and psychiatrist in staten island treats addiction bipolar?I am not doing well with my life's. Hospital.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

A friend has started suicidal ideation and talking about being depressed. He's bipolar with a previous attempt and has a therapist. What should I do?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How long am I contagious from a mild common cold? Highly likely infected Sunday from massage therapist who was coughing. Felt symptoms Wednesday. Visiting family the following Wednesday for thanksgiving small family visit. Okay to go if feeling well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I think i'm bipolar and my mom has scheduled me for an appointment. I read online that sometime you have to go to a therapist to get the medication?
Therapist says I might have bipolar. How can I get officially tested/diagnosed?
Can a mental health dr. Recommend a good phsychiatrist and therapist specializing in bipolar & addiction in staten island, ny? Please see profile.
I have bipolar and I already see signs of it in my 15 year old but I can't get his therapist to take me more serious when I try to talk about it?
I have bipolar i and i'm not feeling well. Too much anxiety, tired, don't want to go anywhere or talk to anyone. My therapist is on vacation.?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.