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Medication Summary: Appropriate medication for managing bipolar affective disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), depends on the stage the patient is experiencing. The choice of agent depends on the presence of symptoms such as psychotic symptoms, agitation, aggression, and sleep disturbance. … Continue reading →

In patients whose bipolar depression is unresponsive to monotherapy, consider the combination of lithium with lamotrigine.[3] Alternatively, consider short-term augmentation of antidepressant agents with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), bupropion, and monoamine oxidase inhibitor … Continue reading →

History: Correct diagnosis of a disorder leads to proper effective treatment. Nowhere is that more relevant than in diagnosing a patient with bipolar affective disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI). Perform a thorough clinical assessment for patients with a manic, hypomanic, … Continue reading →

Bipolar Affective disorder, or manic-depressive illness (MDI), is a common, severe, and persistent mental illness. This condition is a serious lifelong struggle and challenge.[1] Signs and symptoms Bipolar affective disorder is characterized by periods of deep, prolonged, and profound depression … Continue reading →

Types of Mental Illness There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types include: Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with … Continue reading →