title: Manic-depressive psychosis in a mentally handicapped person: diagnosis and management.
abstract: The diagnosis of manic-depressive psychosis in mentally handicapped people can be easily overlooked, partly because its presentation differs from that in people with normal intelligence. This report illustrates some of the difficulties involved in making the diagnosis of manic-depressive psychosis in a mentally handicapped person and in planning for her future care.
mesh_terms: D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications*; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium