Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental illness associated with early mortality, elevated risk of comorbid cardiovascular disease, enormous burden of disability, and large societal costs. Patients often seek treatment for symptoms of bipolar disorder in the primary care setting but are frequently misdiagnosed. This article provides primary care providers with an evidence-based approach to the screening, diagnosis, and pharmacological management of bipolar disorder. Guidance is also provided for helping patients connect with higher levels of specialty psychiatric care when clinically indicated.
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Huang, H., Nissen, N., Lim, C. T., Gören, J. L., Spottswood, M., & Huang, H. (2022). Treating Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care: Diagnosis, Pharmacology, and Management. International Journal of General Medicine, 15, 8299–8314. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S386875
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