Bipolar disorder: Treatment strategies for women of childbearing age

ConclusionsDifferential diagnoses for bipolar disorder include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma ‐related disorders, attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and personality disorders. Pharmacotherapeutic options for the treatment of bipolar disorder include lithium, anti‐epileptic medications, and atypical antipsychotics. In regard to women of childbearing age, consideration of risks, b enefits, and alternative therapies is needed before initiating therapy.Practice ImplicationsCaring for patients with bipolar disorder, particularly women of childbearing age, requires careful differentiation of bipolar disorder from other mental health problems, and prudent consideration of pharmacotherapeutic options.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research