title: An overview of the new NICE guidelines on bipolar disorder.
abstract: Bipolar disorder can be a debilitating long-term condition characterised by extreme mood swings, ranging from elation to severe depression and sometimes coexisting mixtures of the two. This article looks at new guidance from NICE (2006) that provides recommendations for nurses on the assessment, treatment and long-term management of bipolar disorder.
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beckford-Ball
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support