title: Management of mania in the elderly: an update.
abstract: Manic syndromes in the geriatric population present special issues in management. The authors review the state of the art, with particular emphasis on assessment and pharmacotherapy. Research needs are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, New York.
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Mirchandani
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002220:Carbamazepine; D008094:Lithium