❓Why Maintenance Treatment Matters? When managing bipolar disorder, much of the available research focuses on the acute treatment of depressive and manic episodes. However, long-term…
Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric condition requiring effective management strategies, especially during acute manic episodes. Managing acute manic episodes requires a careful selection of…
Lithium is a widely used medication for the treatment of bipolar disorder and other mood-related psychiatric conditions. While it is highly effective, long-term use of…
The treatment of acute mania in children and adolescents remains a challenging clinical decision, often requiring a balance between efficacy and tolerability. While both antipsychotics…
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in various mushroom species, commonly referred to as magic mushrooms or psilocybin mushrooms. When ingested, psilocybin is…
Acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder should be considered as an emergency. Managing acute manic episodes requires a careful selection of medications to help stabilize…
Pramipexole is currently FDA-approved for Parkinson’s disease & Moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome but Pramipexole has promising data as an augmentation option for the management…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S BIPOLAR DISORDER MIXED FEATURES BASICS & BEYOND Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder associated with various mood states including mania,…
PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION FORUM ACADEMY’S LECTURE SERIES: MANAGING BIPOLAR DISORDER IN ELDERLY Bipolar disorder can affect people of all ages, including elderly individuals. However, the symptoms…
In 2021: Based on in-vitro studies, FDA added the following Cardiac rhythm and conduction abnormalities warning to lamotrigine package insert: Lamotrigine could cause serious arrhythmias…
We continue our lecture series on Lithium Adverse Events Management with the discussion of Lithium Induced Hypothyroidism. The antithyroid effects of lithium were recognized in…
A patient in his mid 30s was brought to the hospital by police for increased aggression towards his family members. On evaluation he reported a…
The perinatal period can increase the risk of mood symptoms recurrence for patients with bipolar disorder, including the risk of depressive episode recurrences and postpartum…
June 01, 2021 Today FDA approved LYBALVI for the treatment of: Schizophrenia in adults Bipolar I disorder in adults Acute treatment of manic or mixed…
Watch the following short 5 minutes video from Psychiatry Education Forum’s Bipolar Disorder Update 2020 Conference. This video will briefly discuss the important laboratory workup…
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