Bipolar disorder: an update
Bipolar disorder, characterised by alternating discrete episodes of (hypo)mania and depression, provides unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. Updated diagnostic (DSM-5) and current pharmacological treatment recommendations are briefly reviewed here.
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| author | Kim Outhoff |
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| description | Bipolar disorder, characterised by alternating discrete episodes of (hypo)mania and depression, provides unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. Updated diagnostic (DSM-5) and current pharmacological treatment recommendations are briefly reviewed here. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9f920ac753c649f4950c007135abbd1a2022-12-22T02:49:51ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042017-08-0159461010.4102/safp.v59i4.47103755Bipolar disorder: an updateKim Outhoff0University of PretoriaBipolar disorder, characterised by alternating discrete episodes of (hypo)mania and depression, provides unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. Updated diagnostic (DSM-5) and current pharmacological treatment recommendations are briefly reviewed here.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4710bipolar disorderdiagnosisevidence-based pharmacotherapy |
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| title | Bipolar disorder: an update |
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| title_short | Bipolar disorder: an update |
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| topic | bipolar disorder diagnosis evidence-based pharmacotherapy |
| url | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4710 |
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