A patient with bipolar disorder has been taking the prescribed medications, but is experiencing an increase in symptoms, including disturbed sleep patterns, hyperactivity, increased credit card use, and grandiose statements. What treatment option should be considered for this patient?
1. Family education
2. Peer support group
3. In-patient hospitalization
4. Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
4. Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
Explanation:
PHPs are often used to support an individual's mastery over acute symptoms and serve as an alternative to a psychiatric hospitalization. Family education and peer support groups are useful adjuncts to individual treatment but do not address the individual's symptom exacerbation. When a partial hospitalization program is available, inpatient hospitalization may be avoided if the patient does not present a danger to self or others.
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