Evidence that changes the way you practice Bipolar Disorder: Mania and depression explained
Bipolar Disorder (BD) is characterised by alternating discrete episodes of depression and mania.1 Rational pharmacotherapy necessitates an appreciation of these different phases and of the possible underlying pathophysiology. A greater understanding of the pathogenesis of BD has boosted awareness of...
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| description | Bipolar Disorder (BD) is characterised by alternating discrete episodes of depression and mania.1 Rational pharmacotherapy necessitates an appreciation of these different phases and of the possible underlying pathophysiology. A greater understanding of the pathogenesis of BD has boosted awareness of how anti-bipolar drugs work, and vice versa.2 This bidirectional relationship has amplified knowledge in both disciplines. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-90b2d8c32e9d4eb883cd330f61d96e712023-03-02T11:51:46ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042016-05-0158310.4102/safp.v58i3.45053636Evidence that changes the way you practice Bipolar Disorder: Mania and depression explainedK. Outhoff0Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, PretoriaBipolar Disorder (BD) is characterised by alternating discrete episodes of depression and mania.1 Rational pharmacotherapy necessitates an appreciation of these different phases and of the possible underlying pathophysiology. A greater understanding of the pathogenesis of BD has boosted awareness of how anti-bipolar drugs work, and vice versa.2 This bidirectional relationship has amplified knowledge in both disciplines.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4505bipolar disordermaniadepression |
| spellingShingle | K. Outhoff Evidence that changes the way you practice Bipolar Disorder: Mania and depression explained South African Family Practice bipolar disorder mania depression |
| title | Evidence that changes the way you practice Bipolar Disorder: Mania and depression explained |
| title_full | Evidence that changes the way you practice Bipolar Disorder: Mania and depression explained |
| title_fullStr | Evidence that changes the way you practice Bipolar Disorder: Mania and depression explained |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evidence that changes the way you practice Bipolar Disorder: Mania and depression explained |
| title_short | Evidence that changes the way you practice Bipolar Disorder: Mania and depression explained |
| title_sort | evidence that changes the way you practice bipolar disorder mania and depression explained |
| topic | bipolar disorder mania depression |
| url | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4505 |
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