Conference paper

CREATIVE TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR DISORDERS

Rok Tavčar ; University Psychiatric Clinic, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder with chronic and remitting course. The disorder is related to high mortality and severely
impairs everyday functioning. Therefore a scientifically sound and practical approach to treatment is needed. Making a long-term
treatment plan usually also demands some creativity. The patient is interested in a number of issues, from the choice of therapy in
acute phases to long-term treatment. Usual questions are how long shall I take the medications, do I really need all those pills or can
we decrease the dosage of some drugs? This paper discussed the above mentioned questions in light of latest publications in this field.

Keywords

bipolar disorder – treatment – outcome – polarity - index episode

Hrčak ID:

162493

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/162493

Publication date:

23.9.2015.

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