Bipolar Disorder
Evidence-Based Reviews
Delirious mania: Presentation, pathogenesis, and management
Rapid recognition is critical to avoid initiating inappropriate treatment.
Commentary
Worsening mania while receiving low-dose quetiapine: A case report
T he second-generation antipsychotic quetiapine is commonly used to treat several psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder (BD) and...
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Bipolar disorder may raise risk of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Risk was highest among bipolar disorder patients who received long-term treatment with valproate.
Commentary
Perinatal depression rarely stands alone
Major depressive disorder is the most common mental health condition during the perinatal period and is often comorbid.
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A blood test to diagnose bipolar disorder?
“The added value of biomarkers was particularly evident in scenarios where data on psychiatric symptoms were unavailable and at intermediate...
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Pandemic-era telehealth led to fewer therapy disruptions
After the onset of the pandemic, more than half of psychotherapy visits (51.8%) were virtual.
Conference Coverage
Smart bracelet may predict mood changes in bipolar disorder
Each sensor collects a sample every second, resulting in highly detailed and granular data.
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Irritable temperament predicts bipolar disorder risk
A higher depressive temperament score was associated with reduced odds of bipolar disorders.
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Dialectical behavior therapy decreased suicide attempts in bipolar teens
DBT also was associated with improved emotional regulation, compared with standard of care.
Hard Talk
The cult of the suicide risk assessment
The rising fascination with repeated suicide risk assessment is misguided in its current form.
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Screen bipolar patients for eating disorders
Lifetime eating disorders were identified in 20% of patients with type 2 bipolar disorder.