Search results for bipolar
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Bipolar disorder
Find out about bipolar disorder, including symptoms, how it's diagnosed and treatments.
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Valproic acid: medicine used for bipolar disorder, epilepsy and migraine
NHS medicines information on valproic acid – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Sodium valproate: medicine to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder
NHS medicines information on sodium valproate – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Lithium: a medicine to treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder
NHS medicines information on lithium – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Lamotrigine: medicine to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder
NHS medicines information on lamotrigine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Annual health check for people with severe mental health conditions
Read about the benefits of having an annual physical health check at your GP surgery if you have schizophrenia, psychosis or bipolar disorder.
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Cyclothymia
Find out about cyclothymia, or cyclothymic disorder, a mild form of bipolar disorder.
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Treatment - Borderline personality disorder
Read about treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD), which may involve psychotherapy, a type of talking therapy.
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Symptoms - Borderline personality disorder
Read about symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), which include emotional instability, impulsive behaviour and intense, yet unstable, relationships with others.
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Diagnosis - Borderline personality disorder
Read about diagnosing borderline personality disorder (BPD). If your GP suspects BPD, you'll usually be referred to your local community mental health team (CMHT).