This statement is from the
National Institutes of Mental Health website:
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Medications for bipolar disorder are prescribed by psychiatrists—medical doctors (M.D.) with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. While primary care physicians who do not specialize in psychiatry also may prescribe these medications, it is recommended that people with bipolar disorder see a psychiatrist for treatment.
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Some mental illnesses are treated by primary care physicians - but they will give a referral for further evaluation by a mental health care provider.
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