A complex case of bipolar disorder responding to combined drug therapy

The aetiology of bipolar affective disorder is complex and can involve genetic, environmental, biochemical and organic factors. Here, Dr Kamlana describes a puzzling case of bipolar disorder in a patient with brain scan abnormalities, who responded well to combined treatment with mood stabilisers, an atypical antipsychotic and an SSRI together with a programme of rehabilitation. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons