Bipolar Disorder

Prim Care. 2016 Jun;43(2):269-84. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2016.02.003.

Abstract

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health disorder that is frequently encountered in primary care. Many patients with depression may actually have bipolar disorder. The management of bipolar disorder requires proper diagnosis and awareness or referral for appropriate pharmacologic therapy. Patients with bipolar disorder require primary care management for comorbidities such as cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.

Keywords: Bipolar disorder; Lithium; Manic; Mood stabilizers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antimanic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bipolar Disorder / complications
  • Bipolar Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Bipolar Disorder / therapy*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
  • Comorbidity
  • Diabetes Complications / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Self Care
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Antimanic Agents
  • Antipsychotic Agents