Print or share the sheet when building an early warning plan for bipolar disorder, especially where reduced sleep and rising activity are early signs of hypomania or mania. It gives a concise, practical overview of sleep protection, activity monitoring and simple ways to slow down before mood elevation escalates.
This Preventing Mania in Bipolar Disorder PDF handout is a clear psychoeducation resource for recognising the early behaviour changes that can come before hypomania or mania. It is suitable for adults living with bipolar disorder, supporters, carers and mental health practitioners who want a printable sheet to support relapse prevention conversations. The focus is on noticing patterns such as reduced need for sleep, increased goal-directed activity, restlessness, rising energy, overstimulation and taking on too many plans at once.
The handout breaks the topic into practical sections covering behavioural signs, protecting sleep and limiting activities. It encourages a steady bedtime and waking routine, reducing late-day caffeine and stimulation, using calming activities, comparing current activity with a usual week, and involving a trusted person when warning signs appear in everyday routines and appointments. These prompts can help structure discussion without overwhelming the reader.
Produced by the Centre for Clinical Interventions, it can be used during therapy sessions, care planning, wellbeing reviews, professional training discussions about mental health, or as a home reference alongside an agreed support plan. Download, print or share it with someone who helps monitor changes in mood, sleep and activity, giving readers a simple way to plan small, timely responses when early signs start to show.
