Bipolar disorder isn't the same for everyone. So people should have more say in how they're treated
- Written by Gordon Parker, Scientia Professor, UNSW Sydney
Imagine you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. One drug is prescribed, but you have heard another drug is better. What are your next steps? Do you seek evidence? And if so, what type of evidence would you consider?
Around 2% of the adult population have a bipolar disorder. It can create high levels of suffering, carry...

















