Bipolar depression is also known as manic-depressive disorder. According to Wikipedia, it is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one …show more content…
During manic episodes hospitalization may be required. There are also therapies that are used such as family-focused therapy, and psychoeducation which have been effective in relapse prevention. Medications are also used frequently to help with bipolar. They are known as mood stabilizers. Bipolar disorders can be misdiagnosed which can make it hard for treatment. Since the rate of being misdiagnosed is high it is very important for individuals suffering with this to be honest with their doctors about what is going on. Unipolar has a similar management program expect it adds an additional therapy. The management for unipolar depression is psychotherapy, medication, and electroconvulsive therapy. Electroconvulsive therapy is a procedure of pulses of electricity that are sent through the brain through two electrodes. The electrodes are usually one on each temple. It usually induces a seizure while the patient is under general anesthesia. It has been shown that Electroconvulsive therapy has a quicker effect than antidepressant therapy. It is ususlay what is chosen for treatment during an emergency. When electroconvulsive therapy is used alone its relapse rate is high within the first six months. It has been affects for it to be used with antidepressant until the individual has become