Bipolar Disorder

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Chapter 8 Special populations

Lakshmi N Yatham and Gin S Malhi

  • • Diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children is challenging; comprehensive assessment and prospective follow up may be necessary in some cases to make a definitive diagnosis
  • • First episode mania in elderly is uncommon; rule out organic causes before making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in the elderly
  • • Few studies systematically assessed the efficacy of medications in children, elderly, pregnant and postpartum women with bipolar disorder; treatment decisions must carefully weigh risk and benefit ratio.






DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199562305.003.0008

This concise resource covers the diagnostic aspects, clinical features, and biology of bipolar disorder, as well as current treatment strategies. It serves as an invaluable quick reference for clinical psychiatrists, trainees, specialist nurses and other mental health care professionals, as well as interested general practitioners.

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