abilify is the brand name of the drug aripiprazole which is used to treat psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder it may also be used to treat major depression in adults and agitation in children with autismabilify is in a class of medications known as atypical antipsychoticsbilify is used for managing the symptoms of bipolar disorder schizophrenia and major depression in combination with antidepressants abilify is also used to treat symptoms of autism such as irritability aggression mood swings temper tantrums and self injury