Question

The ___________ treatment phase of bipolar disorder runs from the onset of an episode until the remission of symptoms and usually lasts from 6- to 12 weeks.

Answer 1

This refers to the acute treatment phase of treating depression. The acute phase of treatment is seeks to diagnose the disorder, educate the patient, ensure the patient's safety, and begin treatment. Once the these goals have been met successfully, the patient is considered to be in remission.