South African Family Practice (Aug 2017)

Bipolar disorder: an update

  • Kim Outhoff

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v59i4.4710
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 59, no. 4
pp. 6 – 10

Abstract

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Bipolar disorder, characterised by alternating discrete episodes of (hypo)mania and depression, provides unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. Updated diagnostic (DSM-5) and current pharmacological treatment recommendations are briefly reviewed here.

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