Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
There are several challenges involved with the treatment of Bipolar Disorder (BD) (Steinkuller & Rheineck, 2009). BD is typically treated with prescription medications to balance the effects of the depressive and manic episodes which are characteristic of BD; however, the outcomes are often unsatisfactory in maintaining clients’ physical health and providing an adequate quality of life. Many clients who take medication continue to be affected by manic or depressive symptoms