Why One Medication Isn’t Enough for Bipolar | Treating Mania & Depression Together

Описание: Why One Medication Isn’t Enough for Bipolar | Treating Mania & Depression Together

In this episode of Real Mental Health, Dr. Mike Mah and psychiatrist Dr. Pat Baumgart dive deep into the reality of treating bipolar disorder—and why single-medication treatment often falls short.

They cover:
🔹 Why combination therapy is usually required
🔹 The role of antimanic agents and bipolar antidepressants
🔹 How treatment varies between Bipolar I and Bipolar II
🔹 When a single medication might be enough—and when it’s risky
🔹 How symptom severity and life stability affect treatment decisions
🔹 Real-world examples: from psychiatric hospitalization to interpersonal struggles

Whether you or a loved one is navigating bipolar disorder, this clip gives a compassionate, expert look at what effective care really looks like.

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