Specialist Clinical Care for Bipolar Disorder and Depression

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BipolarLab
Specialist
Mood Disorders Centre

Specialist treatment for Bipolar disorder, depression and related mood and personality disorders.

Specialist
Clinical Care for
Bipolar Disorder
and Depression

20 years of clinical and research experience in mood disorders.

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We are here for you in any way that it is helpful to you, remotely all over the world, and locally in Glyfada, Rafina, and Athens.  

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About BipolarLab

Welcome to BipolarLab.com. We are a pioneering private mental health practice that delivers specialist clinical care for patients with Bipolar disorder and recurrent depression remotely across the world, and locally in Greece (Glyfada, Athens & Rafina).

BipolarLab was founded by Dr Yanni Malliaris at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London in 2002, and it was incorporated on Valentine's day in Athens, Greece in 2011.

We have an expert interdisciplinary team of clinical psychologists, psychiatrists & other mental health professionals that can treat even the most difficult cases.

We are proud for our clinical outcomes that consistently deliver steady recoveries from mood episodes, limited relapses, a small number of hospital admissions, and long term recovery and prosperity for the majority of our patients.

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Our Specialist
Bipolar Care

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Online
Initial Consultation

We meet online, evaluate your needs and create a plan together.

Local
Initial Consultation

We meet in person, and assess your needs in our local hubs!

Home
Initial Consultation

We meet and assess your needs at the comfort of your own place!

Diagnosis & Psychoeducation Programme

Our flagship assessment programme. The gold standard start of your treatment. We assess your past, present, and create the best treatment plan.

Symptom Monitoring Programme

The most advanced humane symptom monitoring programme. The best way to monitor your treatment and detect early relapses.

Metabolic & DNA Assessment Programme

We assess the latest and most important metabolic biomarkers and your DNA profile. Your physical health is always a priority for us!

Specialist Integrative Treatment
(CBT & Meds)

We combine the best of Psychotherapy and Medication based treatments to prevent relapses and to treat episodes effectively for life. This is our flagship treatment modality.

Prophylactic Therapy
(Relapse prevention & Growth)

We use the most effective integrative treatments to ensure that we prevent future relapses and assist your growth. This is our preferred treatment pathway.

Crisis Therapy
(Treatment & Recovery)

We use the most effective and least traumatic integrative therapies to help our patients to overcome their mood episodes and crisis. Safety, effectiveness, and long term recovery are our primary targets.  

Trainee Consultations

We provide individual trainee assessments and consultations to help young professionals with their education and professional goals.

Clinical Practicum

We provide a very hands-on clinical practicum internship programme that becomes the basis for effective training with our population.

Advanced Clinical Training

We provide an in-house training programme on the diagnosis and integrative treatment of Mood disorders. Our trainees benefit from training on the best and most effective treatments for mood disorders and by becoming Mood Disorder Specialists.

Concierge
Home Care

We provide our treatment programmes at the comfort of your own home. Our team of specialists assist you in your recovery on a daily basis at your own environment.

Specialist
Hospital Care

We have a unique specialist treatment programme that provide hospital care. We collaborate with the best private clinics in Greece to provide the least traumatic and most effective hospital-based treatment.

Private Residential Care

We provide full time residential care in one of our private villas or or maisonettes to help you recover in a more humane and homely environment than a psychiatric clinic. ALL our VIP programmes are 1 - to - 1 and we form your own specialist team to work only with your problems.

Our Founder

Dr Yanni Malliaris, the founder of BipolarLab.com, is a remarkable figure in the field of bipolar disorder and mental health. With a background in clinical psychology and a Ph.D. from the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London.

Dr Malliaris has dedicated his life to understanding and supporting individuals affected by bipolar disorder.

His lived experience with his father's bipolar illness, coupled with his professional work, have shaped his deep empathy and commitment to making a difference.

Dr Yanni Malliaris

Clinical Psychologist

Doctorate (PhD) of the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London
Beck Insitute CBT Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC)

Founder & Clinical Director of BipolarLab & EDO the Hellenic Bipolar Organisation.

BipolarLab Journal

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Embracing a New Look as We Grow Together
From Van Gogh to Mondrian: The Evolution of BipolarLab.com We are thrilled to share a significant transformation at BipolarLab.com.
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Programmes
BipolarLab's New Treatment Programmes 2024 - 2025
BipolarLab's New Treatment Programmes 2024. We address a multitude of bipolar treatment needs mainly following manic episodes.
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Call for BipolarLab PhD Candidates
Phd project examining the effective of BipolarLab’s Integrative treament model and developing AI based methodologies for fuzzy clinical data
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News
New Job Opening for a BipolarLab Psychologist
BipolarLab post for a Psychologist.
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Psychoeducation
Dr Malliaris
BipolarLab’s 10 Commandments
BipolarLab’s 10 Commandments
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Flippy
Getting to know Flippy’s personality!
We reveal Flippy’s great personality!
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Dr Malliaris
A Bipolar Poem by E. E. Cummings
A bipolar poem in the style of E.E. Cumming by BipolarLab's AI Wizard Flippy!
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Dr Malliaris
How do we stigmatise our patients?
Dr. Yanni Malliaris writes about how mental health professionals can often stigmatise their patients
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Stars
Introducing Lord Byron's Personal Profile
We are excited to announce the launch of Lord Byron's Personal Profile Page on BipolarLab.com.
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Flippy
The Rise of Flippy!
Introducing Flippy, the first AI Bipolar Specialist Chatbot from BipolarLab! Flippy is designed to work alongside our team of specialist...
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Events
Bipolar disorder is NOT the end of it all...
What our patients say about us. We thank them for their kind words, and we are grateful for their recoveries.
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Psychoeducation
What is Bipolar Depression?
"Depression" is a state we have all experienced to some extent. However, in some cases, it can evolve into a more serious condition.
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Programmes
Beck Institute CBT Certification
We are proud to announce that we have brought the most prestigious Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) certification to Greece—the Beck Institute Certification.
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Events
Friends Club
We’re kicking off the summer with the launch of our Friends Club!
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Dr Malliaris
The Rationale of Prophylactic (preventative) Treatment in Bipolar disorder(manic depressive illness)
The Prophylactic treatment of Bipolar disorder is key to a long term course with no relapses. Dr Yanni Malliaris writes about its rationale.
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Psychoeducation
What are Anxiety Disorders?
We all experience anxiety in our daily lives, whether in work, family situations, or relationships.
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Dr Malliaris
What Comes After a Psychology Degree?
A simple psychology degree is rarely enough to truly practice as a psychologist. However, there are several ways to gain the necessary skills to work effectively in the field.
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Psychoeducation
BipolarLab FAQ for Unquiet Minds
We have written up a brief FAQ section with some of your most frequent questions for your Unquiet Minds. Feel free to send us your...
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Psychoeducation
Getting your mental health medications (prescriptions) in Greece
We let you know about the rational (and irrational) way of getting your mental health medications in Greece.
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Programmes
#4Ukraine - Psychological Support e-Programme (free)
In response to the recent war events our clinical team, and our trainees have decided to offer free psychological care to Ukrainians in need
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Programme Highlight! Prodromos Diagnosis...our flagship diagnostic programme!
In our programme highlights...we briefly present our flagship diagnostic programme...Prodromos Diagnosis!
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Psychoeducation
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Antisocial (or Dissocial) Personality Disorder is a relatively recent term for a condition that was previously referred to as "psychopathy," "sociopathy," or "dissocial personality disorder."
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What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
For many years, international literature described patients with symptoms that fell somewhere between neurosis and psychosis, leading to considerable diagnostic confusion.
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Psychoeducation
What is Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness)?
Bipolar disorder (or manic-depressive illness) is one of the most severe mood disorders. It is characterized by episodes (phases) of mania and depression, often accompanied by psychotic symptoms.
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Psychoeducation
What to do if you cannot afford private mental health care in Greece.
Dr Yanni Malliaris helps you to navigate free mental health care in Greece
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Programmes
Specialist Clinical Training on 
Behaviour Therapy for Mood Disorders
Specialist clinical training on Behavior therapy for mood disorders (depression & bipolar disorder) by Dr Yanni Malliaris.
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Events
Programmes
Bipolar Walking Sessions in Action!
Bipolar Walking Sessions in Action. How do you do it? by Dr Yanni Malliaris, BipolarLab.com
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New “Walking sessions”
Given the ongoing threat of the coronavirus infection but at the same time the need of our local patients to receive face to face care we...
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Events
The Athens Bipolar Support e-Group
We are starting an open (pro bono) International Bipolar support group for English speaking Bipolar pati
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Bipolar Sailing Trip in Greece!
For whatever we lose (like a you or a me) its always ourselves we find in the sea - E. E. Cummings
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Suzy Hamilton's “Bipolar disorder” IS NOT responsible for her olympic career as a prostitute
A recent interview and book publication by the former Olympic champion Suzy Hamilton reveals...
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Personal stories
Bipolar Fleas and Early Warning Signs!
It’s that time of the year again – spring. Our interest in life literally springs up, our moods and love life improve...
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Psychoeducation for Bipolar disorder...in search of a model. A reply to Professor Goodwin.
Professor Goodwin's recent blog post on the mental health elf blog is very helpful in terms of summarising some of the problems we have
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Research
Electronic monitoring helps treatment adherence in Bipolar disorder
Non-adherence in the treatment of bipolar disorder is a very common phenomenon, which has been addressed by various researchers.
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Psychoeducation
Bipolar and Depressed. What's the rush?
In our clinical work at BipolarLab, we often come across bipolar patients who seek help when they are depressed
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Is Christmas good for your Bipolar disorder?
Reading so many articles about holidays and depression but at the same time working almost exclusively with bipolar patients, I wondered too
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Research
Cognitive Rehabilitation for Bipolar Disorder: A new, complementary therapy
Bipolar disorder is a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of depression and/or abnormally elevated mood (known as mania)
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Befriending Bipolar Disorder: BipolarLab eBuddy Program!
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental disorder that disrupts the emotional and social lives of people who suffer from it.
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Research
Bipolar activity revealed!
Bipolar disorder has been found to be “the sixth most disabling medical condition”(Murray & Lopez, 1997).
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Setting up and running an evidence based clinical e-practice: BipolarLab.com
Setting up and running an evidence based clinical e-practice in the field of mental health is an exhilarating challenge!
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Eat well, feel well: The interesting connection between mood and food!
One thing that determines our enjoyment in life is mood. Mood changes from day to day, moment to moment.
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Bipolar disorder: A First Rate Madness?
Dr Malliaris questions Dr Ghaemi's premise that bipolar disorder confers benefits to leaders.
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The UP-side of Bipolar Disorder
Even though the majority of research highlights the negative aspects of bipolar disorder, it is not uncommon...
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How Do You Cope with Criticism?
Being critical of yourself or being on the receiving end of other people’s criticism is a challenge.
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Yes Bipolar!
Yes, Bipolar was the first open art exhibition on Bipolar disorder in Greece.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) had an eccentric personality and unstable moods, suffered from recurrent psychotic episodes during the last 2 years of his extraordinary life, and committed suicide at the age of 37.
Vivien Leigh
Born Vivian Mary Hartley in England, Leigh’s greatest fame came from her iconic portrayal of Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With The Wind. The wife of acclaimed actor Laurence Olivier, Leigh had a reputation for being difficult on the set. For much of her adult life, she had severe depression and mania. Her treatment was electroshock therapy.
Stephen Fry
Stephen John Fry (born 24 August 1957) is an English actor, broadcaster, comedian, director and writer.Fry has spoken publicly about his experience with the condition, which was depicted in the documentary Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive. In the programme, he interviewed other people with bipolar disorder including Robbie Williams, Carrie Fisher, Richard Dreyfuss and Tony Slattery. He is involved with the mental health charity Stand to Reason and is president of Mind.
Curt Cobain
The grunge rocker took his own life at age 27 despite the success of his Seattle-based band, Nirvana. Noting that one of the band’s songs is titled “Lithium,” which is also a mood stabilizer used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, Time magazine included him in a 2002 list of “manic geniuses” who made great contributions to music, art, or literature and who may have had bipolar disorder.
Katherine Zeta Jones
This Welsh-born star won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Chicago and a Tony Award for her onstage work. She's also been nominated for several Golden Globes. Married to Michael Douglas since 2000, stress during his battle with tongue cancer led to depression and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
Ted Terner (CNN)
The founder of Turner Broadcasting and CNN has spent much of his life battling bipolar disorder and depression. Despite that, Turner took a small independent television station in Atlanta and turned it into a global media conglomerate. At one point, he owned the Atlanta Braves and Hawks, and won the America’s Cup.
Kay Redfield Jamison
Kay Redfield Jamison (born June 22, 1946) is an American clinical psychologist and writer. Her work has centered on bipolar disorder, which she has had since her early adulthood. She holds the post of the Dalio Professor in Mood Disorders and Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is an Honorary Professor of English at the University of St Andrews.
George Malliaris
George Malliaris is the reason BipolarLab and the Hellenic Bipolar Organisation came to life. He was an English Philologist and scholar of Lord Byron, a firm believer in patient-centered mental health, and above all an amazingly loving and caring father. His children (Dr Yanni Malliaris and his sister) will remember and honour his name and legacy for as long as they can. He suffered from a severe form of Bipolar I disorder for at least 25 years of his living life. His story remains to be told.
Marilyn Monroe
Many of the questions surrounding the actress’s life and death are still unanswered—and are likely to remain that way. But Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days, a 2001 documentary, shed some light on her drug use and mental health. “We knew that she was a manic depressive,” Monroe’s physician, Hyman Engelberg, MD, says in the film. “That always meant that there were emotional problems and that she could have big swings in her moods.”
Winston Churchill
Widely regarded as one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century, Winston Churchill is believed to have suffered from bipolar disorder. After observing numerous symptoms such as depression, suicidal intention, mania, and a decreased need for sleep, Churchill’s doctor, Lord Moran, recounted in his memoir Winston Churchill: The Struggle for Survival, that he had diagnosed a middle-aged Churchill with bipolar disorder.
Ernest Hemingway
This Nobel Prize-winning author was prone to manic-depressive behavior throughout his life, a family trait shared by his parents, his son, and his granddaughter Margaux. Despite his larger-than-life personality and novels like A Farewell to Arms and For Whom The Bell Tolls, Hemingway had bouts of depression and paranoia. Obsessed with death, he eventually shot himself in the head in 1961.
Sinnead O'Connor
The pop star of the eighties and nineties, notorious for her shaved head, openly discussed her mental illness on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2007. She said she was diagnosed as bipolar at age 37, after a suicide attempt on her 33rd birthday. O’Connor told Winfrey at the time of the interview that she now takes antidepressants and mood stabilizers. “Anything is an improvement when you've been in desolation,” O’Connor told Winfrey of the meds, but “it doesn't mean you don't have lumps and bumps."
Lord Byron
Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison wrote in her book Touched With Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament, she said “Symptoms consistent with mania, depression, and mixed states are evident in the descriptions of Byron given by his physicians, friends, and Byron himself. His mood fluctuations were extreme, ranging from the suicidally melancholic to the irritable, volatile, violent, and expansive. ‘’ Lady Caroline Lamb famously described Lord Byron as ''mad, bad and dangerous to know''

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