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Assessing and Treating Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Discuss assessing and treating patients presenting with bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a unique disorder that causes shifts in mood and energy, which results in depression and mania for patients. Proper diagnosis of this disorder is often a challenge for two reasons:
- Patients often present as depressive or manic but may have both;
- Many symptoms of bipolar disorder are similar to other disorders.
Misdiagnosis is common, making it essential for you to have a deep understanding of the disorder’s pathophysiology. Consider and provide your own ideas on how you might assess and treat patients presenting with bipolar disorder.