Treatment of Depression in Bipolar Disorder. Studies of lamotrigine, risperidone, paroxetine, sertraline, bupropion, interpersonal psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Treatment of Mania in Bipolar Disorder with topiramate, olanzapine, ariperazole or levitiracetam. Studies to determine genetic factors in bipolar disorder and calcium metabolism. Although the principle treatment for most of these disorders is medication, there are often reasons to use other therapies.
Some persons have problems in coping tied to ingrained habits.
Psychotherapy is often effective in changing and improving these patterns. Other persons may have difficulty in relationships that interfere with their work, family, and friendships. Group therapy is often helpful for these. If we feel that this would aid the patient's recovery we will arrange these treatments. For some conditions psychotherapy will be the primary treatment.