Key Points Lithium remains a first-line treatment for all phases of bipolar disorder, including mania, depression, and prevention of recurrence. While not examined in a controlled trial, abundant evidence supports a role for lithium in decreasing the risk of suicide.…
Key Points Incidence The lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorders is approximately 2%. Epidemiology Bipolar disorder is associated with significant morbidity, including functional impairment, as well as significant risk for suicide. Clinical Findings Diagnosis of bipolar disorder rests on establishing current…
Overview Suicide, or intentional self-harm with the intent of causing death, is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 40,000 deaths each year. Non-lethal self-inflicted injuries are even more prevalent, accounting for nearly…
Key Points Suicide, or intentional self-harm with the intent of causing death, is one of the most common causes of death in the US. For every completed suicide, between 8 and 25 attempts are made. Psychiatric illness is the most…
Key Points Lithium remains a first-line treatment for all phases of bipolar disorder, including mania, depression, and prevention of recurrence. While not examined in a controlled trial, abundant evidence supports a role for lithium in decreasing the risk of suicide.…
Key Points Incidence The lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorders is approximately 2%. Epidemiology Bipolar disorder is associated with significant morbidity, including functional impairment, as well as significant risk for suicide. Clinical Findings Diagnosis of bipolar disorder rests on establishing current…