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SILVA, Leonardo Oliveira Leão e; DIAS, Carlos Alberto  y  ROSALINO, Fernando Ulisses. Therapeutic processes in the treatment of bipolar affective disorder: integrative review. Rev. Psicol. Saúde [online]. 2017, vol.9, n.3, pp. 63-76. ISSN 2177-093X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.20435/pssa.v9i3.386.

In order to identify the literature the main therapeutic methods in the treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder (BAD), in its various stages, it proceeded to an integrative literature review. Using the MEDLINE and LILACS databases were selected seven articles published between January 2004 and January 2014, is delimiting from these two large groups of therapeutic approach: (1) pharmacological approach; (2) non-pharmacological approach. Based on the literature, olanzapine, ziprasidone, and the association between haloperidol and promethazine are effective in controlling agitation and violent behavior by reassurance after 12 hours. In preventing new affective episodes, no medication has the level of lithium evidence. In addition, the group of non-pharmacological approaches studies suggest that psychotherapy should be used in combination with pharmacological treatment, because they promote the reduction in the frequency and duration of mood episodes and increased medication adherence.

Palabras clave : Bipolar Affective Disorder; therapeutics; adult.

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