Offer frequent snacks Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs No manic episodes May also be called affective disorder Stimulants may cause exacerbation Can be childhood diagnosis Euthymic Anticonvulsants 2% of the population Diagnosis is clinical Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity Depression may be a misdiagnosis Reduced need for sleep Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses Valproic acid Exact cause is unknown Most severe form SAD/PMDD Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches. Most associated with suicide May be used to treat psychosis during mania Increased risk for postpartum psychosis Labs may include T4 and TSH 1.5 to 2 mEq/L Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood Ensure safety 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L Must be given with food No gender difference Offer frequent snacks Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs No manic episodes May also be called affective disorder Stimulants may cause exacerbation Can be childhood diagnosis Euthymic Anticonvulsants 2% of the population Diagnosis is clinical Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity Depression may be a misdiagnosis Reduced need for sleep Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses Valproic acid Exact cause is unknown Most severe form SAD/PMDD Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches. Most associated with suicide May be used to treat psychosis during mania Increased risk for postpartum psychosis Labs may include T4 and TSH 1.5 to 2 mEq/L Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood Ensure safety 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L Must be given with food No gender difference
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Offer frequent snacks
Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs
No manic episodes
May also be called affective disorder
Stimulants may cause exacerbation
Can be childhood diagnosis
Euthymic
Anticonvulsants
2% of the population
Diagnosis is clinical
Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity
Depression may be a misdiagnosis
Reduced need for sleep
Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses
Valproic acid
Exact cause is unknown
Most severe form
SAD/PMDD
Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches.
Most associated with suicide
May be used to treat psychosis during mania
Increased risk for postpartum psychosis
Labs may include T4 and TSH
1.5 to 2 mEq/L
Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood
Ensure safety
0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L
Must be given with food
No gender difference
