There is no actual cure for bipolar disorder but the condition may be managed with treatment. Different treatments may be used. Mood stabilisers e.g lithium are often used as to stabilise the person and can help to prevent both depressive and manic periods. Manic phases with psychotic symptoms can be treated with antipsychotic drugs. In 1999 drugs used to treat bipolar disorder in the UK cost 1,736,000.
Young men tend to be more likely to attempt suicide.
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