1. What is manic depression (bipolar disorder)? -- 2. Causes and course of the illness -- 3. Treatment of bipolar depression -- 4. Treatment of mania -- 5. Lithium and long-term prophylactic treatment -- 6. Special circumstances and considerations -- App. 1. Useful organisations and Websites -- App. 2. Advance directive to assist practitioners -- App. 3. Treatment with lithium
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