Medication Mood stabilizers are often used as part of the treatment process. # Lithium is the mainstay in the management of<unk>  disorder but it has a narrow therapeutic range and typically requires monitoring # Anticonvulsants, such as valproate, carbamazepine, or lamotrigine # Atypical antipsychotics, such as quetiapine, risperidone, olanzapine, or aripiprazole # Electroconvulsive therapy, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in anesthetized patients for therapeutic effect Antidepressant-induced mania occurs in 20–40% of people with<unk>  disorder. Mood stabilizers, especially lithium, may protect against this effect, but some research contradicts this. A frequent problem in these individuals is nonadherence to pharmacological treatment; long-acting injectable antipsychotics may contribute to solving this issue in some patients. A review of validated treatment guidelines for<unk>  disorder by international bodies was published in 2020. Education Psychosocial interventions can be used for managing acute depressive episodes and for maintenance treatment to aid in relapse prevention. This includes psycho education, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family-focused therapy (FFT), interpersonal and social-rhythm therapy (IPSRT), and peer support. Information on the condition, importance of regular sleep patterns, routines and eating habits and the importance of compliance with medication as prescribed. Behavior modification through counseling can have positive influence to help reduce the effects of risky behavior during the manic phase. Additionally, the lifetime prevalence for<unk>  is estimated to be 1%.
Bipolar I disorder
Bipolar II disorder
Bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder not otherwise specified
Major depressive episode
Cyclothymia
Dysthymia