TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Risk assessment and management in bipolar disorders
JO  - Medical journal of Australia
A1  - Bassett, Darryl L.
SP  - S21
EP  - 3
VL  - 193
IS  - 4
N2  - Bipolar affective disorders carry significant risks to the patient and sometimes others. The form of the illness relapse needs to be determined, and high-risk features such as psychosis and suicide considered. Gathering collateral information from others is invaluable. Mania brings particular risks of disinhibition, poor judgement, risk taking and sometimes aggression. Depression carries notable risks of suicidal behaviour, poor self-care and homicide. Both mania and depression bring risks of substance misuse and disrupted relationships. Management requires an optimal therapeutic alliance with good communication, appropriate treatment and sometimes compulsory care during crises. Preventive strategies are invaluable.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0025-729X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -