Bipolar Disorder
André F. Carvalho, Joseph Firth, Eduard Vieta
Abstract
Bipolar disorder has a yearly prevalence of 2%. Other mental and physical conditions occur with bipolar disorder, which is also associated with an increased risk of suicide. Treatment is complex and relies on lithium or intermittent use of antipsychotic drugs.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBipolar disorderPsychiatryAntipsychoticLithium (medication)Treatment of bipolar disorderBipolar I disorderSchizophrenia (object-oriented programming)Prevalence of mental disordersMental healthManiaBipolar Disorder and TreatmentSchizophrenia research and treatmentElectroconvulsive Therapy Studies