The Diagnosis and Management of Bipolar I and II Disorders: Clinical Practice Update
Bipolar disorders, including bipolar I disorder (BP-I) and bipolar II disorder (BP-II),
are common, potentially disabling, and, in some cases, life-threatening conditions.
Bipolar disorders are characterized by alternating episodes of mania or hypomania
and depression, or mixtures of manic and depressive features. Bipolar disorders present
many diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for busy clinicians. Adequate management
of bipolar disorders requires pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions targeted
to the specific phases of illness.
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