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Diagnosis and Impact of Bipolar Depression
Charles L. Bowden, MD
Depressive episodes cause severe role impairment in patients with bipolar disorder, yet almost 70% of these patients are initially misdiagnosed. Find out how you can accurately detect bipolarity in your patients experiencing depression.
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Treatment Strategies for Bipolar Depression
Charles L. Bowden, MD
Because patients with bipolar disorder are at a high risk for relapse, long-term treatment plans are critical. Here, learn about the different phases of treatment as well as strategies for preventing depressive episodes.
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Role of Antidepressants in Bipolar Depression
Eduard Vieta, MD, PhD
Contrary to practice guidelines, about 50% of patients with bipolar disorder initially receive an antidepressant. Update your understanding of the safety and efficacy of antidepressant therapy, and discover other options to effectively treat your patients with bipolar depression.
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Long-Term Treatment of Bipolar Depression and Other Issues
Eduard Vieta, MD, PhD
Combination treatment can substantially reduce your patients' relapse rates. Find out about mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics, and psychotherapy as maintenance treatment to help your patients with bipolar depression sustain remission.
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery Maintenance in Bipolar Depression
Charles L. Bowden, MD
Patients with bipolar disorder often seek treatment only for depressive symptoms. In this interactive case, learn the best methods for assessing bipolar disorder and comprehensively treating your patients with bipolar depression.
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