I still think 15 min. is not long enough for a medication check (at least for me) for bipolar 1. In my case, most of my symptoms are my THOUGHTS & these need to be talked about. They cannot be measured by a blood test or a quick overview of physical symptoms. Sleeping, energy, etc. is important, but for me, it is really important to assess my THINKING. Am I starting to get paranoid, grandiose, excessively enegetic in my plans, etc. How are my relationships going? How am I feeling about myself? All my daily activities need to be evaluated to see if I am on a normal keel or going up or down. And if I'm needing help, my meds may need to an adjustment or I may need my provider (psychiatric nurse pracitioner) to talk with me for awhile, recommend a book , etc. to help me with my thinking & coping skills--or contact my therapist (doing indiv. therapy & DBT).--Suzy