This post is offered as a concise overview of conventional psychiatric approaches to the treatment of bipolar disorder. Future posts will review the evidence for complementary and alternative ...

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry suggests that chronic cannabis use may not be associated with cognitive ...

Dr. Kennedy answers the question: 'Carbamazepine For Bipolar Disorder?' — -- Question: How is carbamazepine (Tegretol) used in the treatment of bipolar disorder? What are the side effects and ...

Learn how interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) stabilizes the internal clock. Discover why consistent schedules and light hygiene are vital for bipolar stability.

Dr. Gary J. Kennedy answers the question: 'Divalproex For Bipolar Disorder?' — -- Question: How is divalproex (Depakote) used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, and what are the side effects ...

Hayes et al 12 conducted one of the most recent large studies to compare lithium with newer second-generation antipsychotics as maintenance monotherapy for bipolar disorder. The authors concluded that ...

Moment of Clarity has published a new educational article titled “Spravato for Bipolar Depression Treatment“, providing an in-depth exploration of how esketamine therapy is being used to manage ...

My previous article, "A Guide to Treating Depression," discussed the experience of seeing a psychiatrist for the first time. However, not every patient comes to my office for an initial evaluation ...

Schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder are two conditions that have many differences between them. A class of medicines called antipsychotics can be used to treat both conditions but may cause unwanted ...

A second meta-analysis of antimanic treatments, conducted by Yildiz et al, 6 focused on direct comparisons of individual medications and on effects of classes of medication. Second-generation ...