Bipolar disorders education about

Drug treatment is a vital part of the management of bipolar disorder, both during episodes of depression or mania and as prophylaxis thereafter. Patients require explanation and education about the illness and about the treatments available, in order to be able to make informed choices and to avail themselves of the appropriate options fot treatment. 

Educate patients with bipolar disorder about their illness, drug therapy required for... 

Patient education about the role of lithium in the prophylaxis of bipolar affective disorder and discussion of the pros and cons of taking the drug are particularly important to encourage compliance with therapy treatment cards, information leaflets and where appropriate, video material are used. 

Patients and family members should be educated about bipolar disorder and treatments. Long-term monitoring and... 

Treatment of bipolar disorder must be individualized because the clinical presentation, severity, and frequency of episodes vary widely among patients. Treatment approaches should include both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic strategies (Table 68-6). Patients and family members should be educated about bipolar disorder (e.g., symptoms, causes, and course) and treatment options. Longterm adherence to treatment is the most important factor in achieving stabilization of the disorder. 

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