All of this is preliminary evidence that medication might have the potential to reverse brain abnormalities in the disorder. |
It has a hopeful message in that we're progressing in our understanding of what parts of the brain are involved, and that there may be aspects of brain involvement that are reversible. |
The brain changes were diminished in persons with bipolar disorder who were taking mood-stabilizing medications. This brings hope that it may someday be possible to halt the progression of the disorder. |