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What are the treatments available for bipolar disorder?

Mood stabilizers are a common treatment for bipolar disorder. HealthMaker Jeffrey Borenstein, MD, a psychiatrist at The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. discusses medications and the important components of a successful treatment plan.

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  • Do we know the causes of bipolar disorder?

  • Understanding bipolar disorder

  • How is bipolar disorder treated?

  • What is the role of genetics and environment with bipolar disorder?

  • What is the current treatment for schizophrenia?

  • Bipolar disorder: understanding your treatment options

  • What is bipolar disorder and how is it treated?

  • Are treatments different among mood disorders?

  • Can a person with bipolar disorder get "well"?

  • Understanding bipolar disorder

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