Many patients with bipolar depression first present in a depressive episode and may be inaccurately diagnosed with unipolar depression. How can we tease out the correct diagnosis and initiate effective treatment for these patients? Dr Greg Mattingly provides guidance on identifying and managing bipolar depression in patients who present as depressed or with mixed symptoms.
Katherine Ponte shares her experiences of being diagnosed with bipolar I—not once, but twice—and how recovery-oriented care and shared decision-making ultimately helped her regain a full, meaningful life.
Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity, and high energy can be indicative of many disorders—namely, ADHD and bipolar disorder. How do you determine the correct diagnosis and management strategy? Theresa Cerulli, MD, discusses the overlapping symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder and offers clarity on identifying an accurate diagnosis.
Patients with bipolar disorder are more likely than the general population to attempt suicide. Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, reviews why this may be the case and provides accessible advice to optimize care for patients with mood disorders at high risk of suicide.
Although a majority of symptomatic time in bipolar disorder I and II is spent in a depressive state, most medication approvals focus on manic or mixed symptoms. In this clinical commentary, Austin Campbell, PharmD, BCCP, provides valuable insight into the treatment armamentarium for depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder so that healthcare professionals are armed with information to choose the best option for their patients.
Many agents exist for treatment of unipolar depression, but they don’t always translate into effective treatments for bipolar depression. In this commentary, an expert sheds light on the unmet treatment needs in bipolar depression and some of the promising research aiming to identify more effective treatment options.
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