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Chapter 4.2 - Bipolar Disorder

Treatment, Psychological, Social and Physical Health Approaches

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 April 2024

David Kingdon
Affiliation:
University of Southampton
Paul Rowlands
Affiliation:
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS foundation Trust
George Stein
Affiliation:
Emeritus of the Princess Royal University Hospital
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Summary

This chapter covers psychosocial and physical health approaches to the management of bipolar disorder. These include psychosocial and physical health approaches to the condition that should be offered by every psychiatrist, as well as specialist psychological treatments delivered by psychological therapists. The approach outlined is supported by the National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE) in its 2014 clinical guideline for bipolar disorder as well as other clinical guidelines for bipolar disorder more recently published from Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Overall, the current best standard of practice for bipolar disorder is to adopt a collaborative proactive holistic approach attending to both mental health and physical health stability without the use of unnecessarily high doses of medication, particularly when they may impact on physical health. The approach should be consistent with the life goals and wishes of the person with bipolar disorder, convey a message of hope, and consider lifestyle and cognitive factors alongside symptoms and function. Bipolar disorder is a long-term condition where there is a potential for normal function and a high quality of life for many. A psychologically informed approach to management enables people with bipolar disorder to be proactive in their care, practice self-management and do their best.

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