What is the treatment for manic-depressive disorder?

Medications plus: Bipolar disorder almost always requires treatment with so-called mood stabilizers, of which there are several classes--lithium anticonvulsants, and antipsychotics. Other types of support also may be valuable using individual or group therapy.

Agree w Dr. Elliot: In addition to medications such as mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medications it is important to incorporate healthy living - adequate sleep, good nutrition, avoiding alcohol and illicit drugs, daily physical activity, healthy interpersonal relationships and therapy. Seek emotional, physical and spiritual balance.