When to consider an antidepressant for bipolar depression

By James Phelps, MD (bio) Author of: A Spectrum Approach to Mood Disorders: Not Fully Bipolar but Not Unipolar―Practical Management  Bipolar, Not So Much: Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression “Should we prescribe antidepressants for bipolar depression?” In my opinion, it would be simpler to say “Don’t use antidepressants in patients with bipolar disorders” and…