title: Evidence-Based Treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Depression, and Mixed Features.
abstract: Bipolar depression is frequently encountered in the primary care setting. Delayed recognition and treatment can have adverse clinical, functional, and economic outcomes. Timely and accurate diagnosis and appropriate evidence-based treatment can have a substantial impact on the course of the disorder.
authors.affiliation: Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, Head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Roger S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: McIntyre
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents