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===== Bipolar Disorder =====
Mood stabilizer is a misnomer. Think of mood stabilizers with four indications for bipolar disorder.

1. prevention of mania - every mood stabilizer except lamotrigine

2. prevention of depression - lithium, lamotrigine, + acute depression meds

3. acute depression - olanzapine/fluoxetine, lurasidone, quetiapine, cariprazine + don't forget psychotherapy

4. acute mania - all antipsychotics, lithium, depakote, tegretol

===== Helpful mnemonics =====

==== FDA approved treatment for Bipolar Depression ====
 
        Think of the movie Frozen; Since everyone likes to See Olaf. Say in your head "C QLOF" to remember:
        Cariprazine
        Quetiapine
        Lurasidone
        Olanzapine w/Fluoxetine