Category: Manic episode

Manic episodes can be treated to achieve clinical recovery, but they are prone to relapse and to be converted into depressive episodes, therefore maintenance treatment must be adhered to after…

Manic episodes are one of the manifestations of mood disorders, so patients can visit mental health centres (psychiatric hospitals), psychiatry departments of general hospitals or psychiatric psychology departments.

Manic episodes are usually treated with mood stabilisers or second-generation antipsychotics, and in exceptional cases with (modified) electroconvulsive therapy, which can be supplemented with psychotherapy.