Keywords

bipolar disorder, manic and depressive symptoms, medication management, primary care

 

Authors

  1. Scrandis, Debra A. PhD, CRNP, PMHNP-F

Abstract

Abstract: Bipolar disorder is a complex and chronic mental illness. Individuals with this disorder usually have medical comorbidities needing management in primary care. This article focuses on bipolar disorder identification and medication management concerns for primary care nurse practitioners.