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Bipolar and Related Disorders Chronic mood disorder with episodes of mania/hypomania and depression.Onset typically late teens–20s. Equal in men/women. Strong genetic predisposition. Clinical Presentation Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar II Disorder Cyclothymic Disorder Hallmark exam clues Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment First-line (mood stabilizers): Adjunctive / Antipsychotics: Antidepressants: Non-pharmacologic: Key Differentiators Bipolar I vs. […]
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