Bipolar type 1: a guide to treatment and management

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A look at the different medications and types of therapy used to treat bipolar disorder.

A second opinion may offer additional insight to your diagnosis and your treatment options.

Some people with bipolar disorder can go years before arriving at an accurate diagnosis.

How to start the search for a therapist and questions to help you choose the right therapist.

Consistent habits can help you minimize stress and give you a sense of control.

Research shows that those with bipolar disorder are at greater risk of dying earlier than members of the general population.

In addition to medications and therapy, avoiding triggers can be an important part of managing bipolar disorder.

Understand what a person may experience during manic episodes and depressive episodes.

Bipolar disorder and major depression both cause depressive symptoms but are distinct conditions.