Bipolar disorder

Background 

This guideline covers:

• what treatment people with bipolar disorder can expect to be offered, including medication and psychological therapies
• advice on self-help
• the services that may help people with bipolar disorder, including psychiatric or specialist mental health services
• how families and carers may be able to support people with bipolar disorder, and get support for themselves.

Guideline Product	Format
Quick reference guide	NICE
Information for the public	NICE
Full guideline (including Appendices 1 to 21)
Appendix 22
Appendix 23
Appendix 24
NICE guideline	NICE

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