Systematic care program effective in bipolar disorder

A systematic care management program for bipolar disorder reduced the frequency and severity of manic symptoms and was associated with modest cost increases in a recent US study.Systematic disease management programs have demonstrated efficacy in unipolar depression and other chronic conditions. In this latest study the researchers evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-component care program for bipolar disorder.Study participants were recruited from members of a pre-paid healthcare plan. All participants were aged 18 or over and had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder type I or II....