Evidence that changes the way you practice - Bipolar disorder: Mania and depression explained

Bipolar disorder is characterised by alternating discrete episodes of depression and mania. Rational pharmacotherapy necessitates an appreciation of these different phases and of the possible underlying pathophysiology. A greater understanding of the pathogenesis of bipolar disorder has boosted awar...

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Main Author: K. Outhoff
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Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2014-07-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4177
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description Bipolar disorder is characterised by alternating discrete episodes of depression and mania. Rational pharmacotherapy necessitates an appreciation of these different phases and of the possible underlying pathophysiology. A greater understanding of the pathogenesis of bipolar disorder has boosted awareness of how anti-bipolar drugs work, and vice versa. This bidirectional relationship has amplified knowledge in both disciplines.
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Evidence that changes the way you practice - Bipolar disorder: Mania and depression explained
South African Family Practice
bipolar disorder
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mania
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
depression
mania
url https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4177
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