Bipolar disorder : an update

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Outhoff, Kim

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Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor and Francis Group

Abstract

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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Bipolar disorder (BD), Diagnosis, Evidence-based pharmacotherapy

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Outhoff, K 2017, 'Bipolar disorder : an update', South African Family Practice, vol. 59, no. 4, pp. 6-10.