UNDERSTANDING BIPOLAR DISORDER TREATMENT By : Putri Sagita UtamiNPM : 1606821702MPKT English - A

With Drugs

Lithium carbonate • effective in reducing mania• prevent recurrence of depression

Valproic acid (divalproex) • mood stabilizer

Lamotrigine• preventing depression and to decrease manias

or hypomanias

Haloperidol, olanzapine or risperidone• to treat acute symptoms of mania

Non Drugs

VNS (Vagus or Vagal Nerve Stimulation) -sends electrical signals to the vagus nerve.

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) -create electrical currents and stimulate nerve cells in the mood centers of the brain

Light therapy-full-spectrum light can help treat depression

Psychological therapy

Keep to regular routines for daily activities

Avoid excessive stimulation and alcohol

Change their negative thoughts and behaviors into positive

Source• http://www.alodokter.com/gangguan-bipolar/pengobatan• http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/understandi

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