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Bipolar disorder: assessment and management

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  • Reference number: CG185
  • Published:  24 September 2014
  • Last updated:  21 December 2023
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  • Bipolar disorder
  • Your care team
  • Assessment and diagnosis
  • Types of treatment
  • Treatment for mania or hypomania
  • Treatment for depression
  • Looking after your general health
  • Support with work, education and money
  • Staying well in the future
  • Taking medication
  • Families and carers
  • Questions to ask about bipolar disorder
  • Sources of advice and support
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Sources of advice and support

  • Bipolar UK, 0333 323 3880

  • Carers Trust, 0300 772 9600

  • MIND, 0300 123 3393

  • Rethink Mental Illness, 0808 801 0525

  • SANE, 0300 304 7000

  • Young Minds, 0808 802 5544 (parent helpline)

You can also go to the NHS website for more information.

NICE is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any information or advice provided by these organisations.

This page was last updated: 01 September 2014


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