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Bipolar disorder

The management of bipolar disorder in adults, children and adolescents, in primary and secondary care

Guidance type:  Clinical guideline
Date issued:  July 2006
Expected review date:  July 2010
Reference:  CG38

Summary

The NICE clinical guideline on bipolar disorder covers:

  • what treatment people with bipolar disorder can expect to be offered, including medication and psychological therapies
  • advice on self-help
  • the services that may help people with bipolar disorder, including psychiatric or specialist mental health services
  • how families and carers may be able to support people with bipolar disorder, and get support for themselves.

This guidance has replaced TA66 Bipolar disorder - new drugs

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