Maintenance Pharmacotherapy of Bipolar Disorder: How Long Is Long Enough?
The Carlat Psychiatry Report, Volume 19, Number 5, May 2021
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/tcprv19n5/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Bipolar Depression | Bipolar Disorder | Bipolar II | Lithium | Medication adherence | Mood Stabilizers | retention
Nicholas Rosenlicht, MD.
Dr. Rosenlicht has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
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