Posted by SLS on November 28, 2009, at 14:48:43
In reply to Re: Lithium Monotherapy for Depression, posted by willyeee on November 28, 2009, at 0:49:01
You are right. There has been very little prospective scientific investigation into the validity of a classification scheme of bipolar disorder subtypes.
I think the research and writings of Hagop S. Akiskal, MD are relevant. He is a proponent of the use of a spectrum to understand the various presentations of bipolar disorder. At the very least, I think the bipolar I/II dichotomy is valid as each responds to a different set of treatments.
- Scott
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