Spotting mood changes earlier can make it easier to plan support, reduce risk and talk clearly about bipolar relapse warning signs. The worksheet gives a simple space to record what mild and moderate depression look like, alongside mild and moderate elevated mood, so patterns can be recognised before they build.
This bipolar early warning signs worksheet PDF download provides a clear, printable way to describe personal changes that may appear before a relapse. It includes four open writing sections for mild depression, moderate depression, mild elevated mood and moderate elevated mood, helping users put their own patterns into practical language rather than relying on general symptom lists. This makes it easier to note examples that are specific to the individual.
The worksheet can be used by adults or older teenagers who already understand their diagnosis, and by therapists, counsellors, psychologists, community mental health workers or carers who are supporting relapse prevention conversations. It may be useful during psychoeducation, care planning, recovery planning, review appointments or guided self-reflection at home with trusted support.
- Record changes in sleep, energy, activity, thoughts, behaviour and routines.
- Compare low mood signs with elevated mood signs in one place.
- Use the notes to support discussion with a clinician, support worker or family member.
The simple layout makes it suitable for printing, saving in a wellbeing folder, or returning to over time as insight develops. Download the worksheet to create a personalised reference that can support clearer conversations about mood changes and next steps. Produced by the Centre for Clinical Interventions.
