Treating Bipolar Disorder

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Binus and PA Jonathan Edens dive into evidence-based treatments for bipolar disorder, clarifying medication's role alongside holistic strategies. They cover lithium, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, psychotherapy, sleep/routine, exercise, light/dark therapy, supplements, and emerging options like TMS. Practical, balanced guidance for patients, families, and clinicians.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 1:00:25

Questions

1. Which psychotherapy approach focuses on stabilizing circadian rhythms through consistent routines?

Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy Family-Focused Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2. What lifestyle intervention showed over 80% antidepressant response in a small 2023 study on bipolar depression?

Exercise three times per week Bright light therapy Vitamin D supplementation Peer support groups

3. What medication is described as the 'gold standard' for treating bipolar disorder?

Lamotrigine Olanzapine Lithium Valproic acid

4. Why did the hosts decide to create a follow-up episode on bipolar disorder treatments?

To introduce a new co-host To clarify misconceptions from their first episode To discuss new diagnostic tools To focus only on psychotherapy approaches

5. Which major risk is associated with long-term lithium use?

Hearing loss Liver damage Lung fibrosis Kidney failure

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