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What to do when your depressed patient develops mania

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Manic symptoms that may arise in the course of your patient’s treatment for depression can signal the presence of bipolar disorder, another underlying medical problem, or the adverse effects of a prescribed antidepressant. To find out how best to identify and manage manic symptoms that can arise during the course of a patient’s treatment for depression, go to Current Psychiatry: https://www.currentpsychiatry.com/specialty-focus/depressive-disorders/article/what-to-do-when-your-depressed-patient-develops-mania/f3218a38f6603114ff2f9d9bfc21acfb.html