Mood stabilizers
Mood Stabilizers
Mood stabilizers (/muːd ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzər/) are a class of medications used primarily in the treatment of bipolar disorder, where they can help to prevent mood swings and reduce the severity of manic and depressive episodes.
Etymology
The term "mood stabilizer" is derived from the English words "mood", referring to a person's emotional state, and "stabilizer", which means something that makes or holds something steady and prevents it from changing.
Types of Mood Stabilizers
There are several types of mood stabilizers, including:
- Lithium: This is one of the most commonly used mood stabilizers. It is particularly effective in treating manic episodes.
- Anticonvulsants: These are often used as mood stabilizers. Examples include valproate, carbamazepine, and lamotrigine.
- Atypical antipsychotics: Some of these medications, such as quetiapine and olanzapine, are also used as mood stabilizers.
Related Terms
- Mania: A state of elevated mood, energy, and activity that is one of the poles of bipolar disorder.
- Depression: A state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.
- Bipolar disorder: A mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of mania.
- Psychopharmacology: The study of the use of medications in treating mental disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mood stabilizers
- Wikipedia's article - Mood stabilizers
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