Bipolar Mania Abilify
Diagnosis
Doctors diagnose bipolar disorder based on criteria of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). These criteria include the presence of manic, depressive, or mixed episodes, how frequently these symptoms occur, and how often they last.
Ruling out Similar Conditions
When making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, it is important that the doctor rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Distinguishing...
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From Our Sources
Study: Abilify treats bipolar I disorder long-term
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How I learned to manage mania
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Study: Abilify delays relapse in adults with Bipolar I disorde...
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FDA approves Abilify for kids with bipolar disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abilify to treat bipolar I disorder in children. The drug can now be used to ease manic and mixed... Read more »
Abilify under review for use in bipolar kids
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