All I can personally suggest is you find him a Functional Medicine Doctor. These are MDs, but they tend to go to the root cause of issues. A capable FMD should be able to give him/you information about the bipolar stuff and offer natural ways to remedy it. He might need a 'cleanse' to get rid of all the chemicals currently in his body. Many FMDs are Christians. That's what I'd look for if I were you. A Christian Functional Medicine doctor who knows his or her stuff and because they are Christian, truly cares. All the best to you and him.

I just listened to a podcast that addresses this very thing. Dr. Chris Palmer has discovered through many case studies that most brain disorders are actually metabolic disorders and can be reversed through diet. Very fascinating stuff! Here is a link to the interview where he discusses someone who got rid of all of their schizophrenia symptoms for good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QUcoBKor9w&list=WL&index=88

One resource that most people don't know about (because the medical model doesn't tell you) is called Peer Support. Google your state and Peer Support for mental health and see what comes up. Make some calls and see if there is a PS resource available for your nephew. Usually it is a non-profit, and the services are free. Support groups and other services are offered in addition to the one on one PS.

A "Peer" is someone who also has a mental health challenge and who has been trained to assist others on their journey... kind of a been there, done that situation that leads to rapport, trust, and support.

PS does not replace anything... what it does is empower and support the person, helping them overcome challenges, come out of isolation, formulate and pursue a path, etc.

Good luck! And hit me up if you have questions.

As you have testified yourself, your faith in Christ has helped you to be sober. Are you setting aside the Gospel when you try to minister to your nephew?

Worldly wisdom can be of some help, but our only real deliverance comes through Jesus.

My son was diagnosed as bipolar. Once he hit rock bottom, and when coming up from that, he turned his attention to Christ and asked to be baptized. He's still not where I would like him to be, but I do see slow improvements, and he is now faithful to go to Sunday worship and is plugged into a small group with one of the pastors.

Finland heals their patients with mental illness to 90% WITHOUT DRUGS! Let that sink in!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDVhZHJagfQ

But from my experience with my sister and deep dives into this matter, also consider parasites responsible for these diseases. Give perhaps ivermectin a try. Investigate, inform yourself.

From homeopathic treatment (miasms) I know that diseases like syphilis, psora, sycosis, tubercolosis, cancer could also be causing the mental illness.

Hahnemann's hypotheses for miasms originally presented only three local symptoms: psora (the itch), syphilis (venereal disease) or sycosis (fig-wart disease).[48] Of these the most important was psora, described as being related to any itching diseases of the skin and was claimed to be the foundation of many further disease conditions. Hahnemann believed it to be the cause of such diseases as epilepsy, cancer, jaundice, deafness, and cataracts.[49] Since Hahnemann's time, other miasms have been proposed, some replacing illnesses previously attributed to the psora, including tuberculosis and cancer miasms.

https://www.healthyplace.com/personality-disorders/malignant-self-love/syphilitic-narcissist

Had a family member diagnosed as bipolar. Got him onto St John's wort tea and he was able to get off the pharma meds. Big changes after getting off the meds. Still has some tough days, but made a huge overall difference.

Saw this in /all. I have experience. If he drinks or does any drugs, he has to stop because it causes major mood shifts. Peer support works. Look for a group called depression and bipolar support alliance.

May not be popular here, but micro dosing psylocibon works, too. You do not get high at all. It takes some time, but I was able to even get off of meds completely and I don't micro dose any more (it's temporary).

Lastly, reduce stress as much as possible and recognize we live in a very toxic society that some are more effected by than others. Would be good to talk about this with him because the psych world tells you are crazy for things that may just be a reaction to living amongst crazy. If he can shift his mindset a bit, it can be healing in itself.

You're a good uncle.

Another free thing to try.

https://www.doctorkiltz.com/ketogenic-diet-bipolar/

I watch all the carnivore/ low carb channels and there is some dramatic changes in mood/well being on low carb. The plus is that it is good for the body even if it doesn’t completely cure the illness.

I'm 59 years old and was diagnosed as manic-depressive as a kid. Over the years I have found that decompressing in nature (ocean, woods, the desert) helps to manage stress levels. Acupuncture can also help if you can find an acupuncturist with experience treating mental illness. My issue is the deep depression but when I come out of it I ricochet into mania. For the manic phase, sadly, only pharmaceuticals seem to quiet the brain so I can sleep (during the manic phase it's high noon in my head 24/7 and it feels like a pinball machine)

I'll keep your nephew in my prayers.

looks up gut health and B vitamin deficiencies in relation to mental health...

I have no expertise when it comes to bipolar but as a believer in Jesus Christ and as a complete skeptic in the medical profession, my advice would be:

• Try to get your nephew to accept Jesus as his personal Savior (his faith will open a spiritual portal to the living God that will make all things possible)
• This is my personal opinion (not medical advice): I would not take any medication prescribed by a doctor. They are controlled by the cabal and have clearly demonstrated that their allegiance is to Big Pharma and money not to the health and safety of their patients. Most pills today produce serious side effects that are often worse than the initial condition.
• Take him to a bible believing church where he can grow in the ways of the Lord and where they can pray for him. Being filled with and surrounded by the Spirit of God will help help him heal.
• Take him for walks in nature (away from the hustle and bustle of the city), where he can experience creeks, trees, birds and the things God has created in nature.
• Avoid worldly things that contaminate the human spirit (TV, movies, secular music, obviously pornography).

I know you were looking for something "more tangible" but to me being saved, walking with Jesus and knowing that I have an eternal future in heaven with Him is the best advice I could ever give to someone.

I have said a prayer for you and your nephew. God bless you.

You might want to look into this

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ayahuasca

Or a Faith Base Ranch experience

https://rocksideranch.org/

I had a sister that was schizophrenic and we treated her in the 70's with orthomolecular psychiatry...centered around mega doses of B3...she successfully lived with no further flipping out until her death in 1992 from breast cancer. William J. Walsh, PhD continued the work of Abram Hoffer on holistic ways to treat brain disorders. He wrote a book Nutrient Power...Heal Your Biochemistry and Heal Your Brain. He has a clinic in Illinois but he has trained doctors throughout the country on his protocols. It is quite interesting and very successful...

My son is bi-polar...he is stuck in the manic cycle most of the time...I made an essential oil blend of 1/3 Cedarwood, 1/3 Frankincense (Boswellia Carterii), and 1/3 Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) per Dr. Scott A. Johnson from his book Evidence Based Essential Oil Therapy. He takes a drop under his tongue in the am and the pm and it helps with the attention span and many of the symptoms of the mania. You must use quality oils to be taken internally and you can take more than two times a day if necessary. I recommend those from Pacific Insitute of Aromatherapy (Dr. Schnaubelt) using Original Swiss Aromatics or Florihana oils from France found at Healthy Traditions. The point is to get a good quality essential oil for internal usage.

There are homeopathics available for brain dysfunction as well as Bach Flower remedies for emotional states but a certain amount of knowledge is needed to utilize the right remedies, so a naturopath or homeopath would be helpful here.

Dr. Amen has clinics throughout the US and he utilizes brain scans to correct brain dysfunction. He has many good videos and books which have a lot of great information. His clinics are costly, but he has done a ton of work on correcting brain dysfunction. There are so many different alternative therapies available that are good choices when you want to get off the drugs and try something else. Be sure to come off any drugs slowly...do your research...psychotropic drugs are very tricky and it must be done slowly...do your research...the info is out there.

I wish you luck...I will say all disease starts in the colon so improving your gut biome is essential. Then check out Vitamin D status...should be around 70 ng/mL...and need to add vitamin K. There are just so many good herbs and vitamins that have to do with brain health...primary is a good high dose B complex...it makes for very interesting reading to research this important aspect of health...hope all your research yields an answer for your nephew. Believe me I can sympathize with this...