An episodic mood disorder of at least one manic or mixed (mania and depression) episode that causes marked impairment, psychosis, and/or hospitalization; major depressive episodes ar...
The diagnosis of BP-I requires at least one manic or mixed episode (simultaneous mania and depression). Although a depressive episode is not necessary for the diagnosis, 80–90% of people wit...
Ensure safety.
Psychotherapy for depression (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, social rhythm, interpersonal) in conjunction with medications
Regular daily schedule especially...
Regularly scheduled visits support adherence with treatment.
Frequent communication among primary care doctor, psychiatrist, and therapist
F31.9 Bipolar disorder, unspecified
F31.10 Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, unspecified
F31.30 Bipolar disord, crnt epsd depress, mild or mod severt, unsp
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BP-I is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode that causes marked impairment; major depressive episodes usually occur but are not necessary.
25–50% of BP-I patients attemp...
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Antidepressant drugs and the biochemical life cycles of norepinephrine and serotonin. MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, and SSRIs are used as antidepressants. MAO inhibitors enhance the actions of NE and 5-HT by preventing their enzymatic destruction. Tricyclics enhance NE and 5-HT action by blocking uptake. SSRIs act the same way but are selective for serotonin.
Antidepressant drugs and the biochemical life cycles of norepinephrine and serotonin. MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, and SSRIs are used as ant...