Treating bipolar disorders

There are several options available for the treatment of bipolar disorders, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, ECT, e-health and telehealth interventions, as well as complementary and alternative therapies (e.g., dietary supplements). The evidence base surrounding each of these treatments is discussed below. Despite a small evidence base regarding the treatment of bipolar disorder in the context of co-occurring AOD use disorders, most of which has focused on pharmacological treatments, experts recommend an integrated multidisciplinary approach to treating these conditions [1022, 1023].