Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that has the characteristics of changing states of mind continually amongst mania and depression. The causes of bipolar disease have not been documented. Environmental, neurochemical and genetic factors have been attributed to the onset and progression of bipolar disorder. The diagnosis of bipolar is carried out by a psychiatrist or an expert on mental health by taking note of the symptoms that range from frequency, length, and severity. This condition is treated by various classes of medication that include, antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers. Bipolar disorder cannot be prevented, however, is significant that early signs that serve as warnings for any bipolar disorder impending episode should be checked.