CHANGED OUTCOME WITH MOOD STABILIZER TREATMENT

Mood stabilizer treatment can dramatically halt the turbulent course of bipolar disorder, reduce the risk of suicide, increase life expectancy, increase productivity and functioning and 40-75% of patients who respond to mood stabilizers achieve a reasonable occupational status and ability to live independently (Goldberg et al, 1995; Tsuang et al, 1979)

References
Goldberg JF, Harrow M, Grossman LS. Course and Outcome in Bipolar Affective Disorder: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study. 1995. Am J Psychiatry. 152: 379-384.

Tsuang MT, Woolson RF, Fleming JA. 1979. Long-Term Outcome of Major Psychosis - 1. Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders Compared with Psychiatrically Symptom-Free Surgical Conditions.