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Bipolar I disorder is a mental health condition that causes alternating episodes of mania and depression. These significant shifts in mood and energy can disrupt everyday life and affect your job, relationships, hobbies, and goals.

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Treating Your Bipolar 1 Disorder With an Atypical Antipsychotic

Atypical antipsychotics can help treat manic and mixed episodes.

Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP profile image

Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP

Published on April 22, 2024

There are many medications that can help treat bipolar 1 disorder, depending on your condition, its symptoms, and what other medications you take. In this video, learn about atypical antipsychotics and how they can help manage bipolar disorder.

References

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Chokhawala, K., et al. (2022). Antipsychotic medications. StatPearls.

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