title: Clinical challenges of bipolar depression.
abstract: The observation that atypical antipsychotic drugs have some role in treating bipolar disorders has revived interest in the management of bipolar disorder. Given the prevalence of and the disability associated with bipolar depression, current medication is inadequate and new research to help patients with this condition is overdue.
authors.affiliation: 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust, St. Helens North Community Mental Health Team, St. Helens.
authors.forename: James Paul
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Pandarakalam
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents