Psychiatric care for subjects with bipolar disorder: results of the new German S3 guidelines

Bipolar affective disorders are frequent and have severe consequences. The German S3 guidelines outline the principles of evidence-based treatment of this condition. Based on a partnership with service users and their families accessibility to illness-specific therapy including psychotherapy/psychoe...

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Published in:Nervenarzt 2012-05, Vol.83 (5), p.595
Main Authors: Brieger, P, Bode, L, Urban, R, Pfennig, A
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Bipolar Disorder - diagnosis
Bipolar Disorder - therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Germany
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Psychiatry - standards
Psychotherapy - standards
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Summary:Bipolar affective disorders are frequent and have severe consequences. The German S3 guidelines outline the principles of evidence-based treatment of this condition. Based on a partnership with service users and their families accessibility to illness-specific therapy including psychotherapy/psychoeducation, self-help groups for family members and for users are important. Other significant service aspects include assertive outreach and specific rehabilitation (including work). Psychiatric services in Germany remain scattered; therefore there is a need for more coordination.
ISSN:1433-0407
DOI:10.1007/s00115-011-3417-1