Review Bipolar disorder

Source: BMJ Area: News This review summarises current best practice in the diagnosis and management of bipolar disorder, signposting areas of uncertainty. It addresses the following questions:   . What is bipolar disorder? . Who gets bipolar disorder? . What causes bipolar disorder? . What makes bipolar disorder so challenging? . How is bipolar disorder diagnosed? . How do I distinguish between bipolar and unipolar depression? . How is bipolar disorder managed? . What drugs are effective? . What is the role of psychotherapy? . When should I refer and how should care be shared? . How are episodes of elevated mood managed? . How is depression managed in people with bipolar disorder? . How should maintenance or prophylactic treatment be approached? . What are the implications of bipolar disorder for women of childbearing age? . What are the options when treatments don't ...
Source: NeLM - Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news