Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can be a very effective treatment for any mood state of bipolar disorder (depressive, manic, or mixed) and involves inducing seizures by sending an electrical current through parts of the brain. ECT can bring relief of symptoms to people who have not received reli...
Principles of therapy Treatment of bipolar disorder begins with assessment of the individual’s ability to function and their need for hospitalization . Treatment options for bipolar I and II are the same. Treatment is lifelong; options involve pharmacotherapy, behavioral therapy, and electroconvulsive...
Purpose – Over the last years, in the United States there has been significant increase in the consumption of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of mental disorders. More specifically, the number of clinical diagnosis of bipolar disorders in young people
Taken together, chronic disease models should prioritize the prevention, pre-emption, treatment and management of medical disorders in youth with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder and the medicalization of mood: an epidemics of diagnosis?Purpose – Over the last years, in the United States there has been significant increase in the consumption of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of mental disorders. More specifically, the number of clinical diagnosis of ...
However, it is often unclear whether a medical disorder is truly comorbid, a consequence of treatment, or a combination of both. To ensure prompt, appropriate intervention while avoiding iatrogenic complications, the clinician must evaluate and monitor patients with bipolar disorder for the presence ...
The presence of medical illnesses among inpatients with bipolar disorder is known to complicate treatment and lengthen hospital stay. However, except for a few specific diseases, little is known about prevalence of medical illnesses in bipolar outpatients and the effect it may have on treatment. The...
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Substance abuse, thyroid disease, and use of prescription or over-the-counter medication can mask or mimic the presence of bipolar disorder. In cases of substance abuse, the patient must undergo a period of detoxification and abstinence before a mood disorder is diagnosed and treatment begins....
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