Compared to UD, BPII had increased family bipolarity (BPII 13.6% vs UD 2.5%, p=0.01, φc=0.28), hypomanic symptoms (YMRS-BPII: 4.22 [4.24], UD: 1.33 [2], p=0.02, d=0.87), lifetime number of depressive episodes (BPII: 2.37 [1.23], UD: 1.44 [0.75], p=0.02, d=0.91), life...
A depressive episode in a bipolar condition has features resembling major depression. Within the same 2-week period, a depressive episode must include five or more of the following, with one feature including depressed mood for most of the day, or loss of interest or pleasure in all or nearly...
BD-II is characterised by at least one hypomanic episode with one or more major depressive episodes1,2. BD-II has become the focus of increasing attention and has been recognised as a unique disorder. Its prevalence rate ranges from 3% to 11%3. Nevertheless, because of the complex spectrum...
The DSM-5-TRhas also revised the diagnostic language to better clarify the distinction between the criteria for bipolar II disorder and other mood disorders: At least one hypomanic episode and at least one major depressive episode are not better explained by schizoaffective disorder and are not ...
Tell someone if you feel a manic or depressive period might be coming on. Ask a friend or family member to help watch you for bipolar symptoms. Create a daily routine. A routine will help balance your mood. The routine should include set times to eat meals, exercise, and do other daily...
Some clinical variables including family history of BP, earlier onset of a depressive episode, more recurrent depressive episodes, and a higher rate of substance use disorder have been shown more prevalent in BP than in MDD and recommended being used to help the diagnosis of BP. However, like ...
Facts about Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which patients can experience periods of elevated mood and depressed mood.1 A period of elevated mood is known as a ‘manic episode’, and a period of depressed mood is known as a ‘depressive episode....
Anja Burcak April 2, 2024 For many of us with bipolar, depressive episodes involve self-isolating. Knowing the signs of social withdrawal helps me overcome this challenging symptom. If video is not showing, click here Bipolar Depression, Negative Thinking, and Withdrawing From Others I have noti...
This chapter records the historical significance of the disorder, mania, which dates back to antiquity. It shows the development of the concept of bipolarity and the more recent broadening of the concept. It starts with the Diagnostic and Statistical Man
Here, we hypothesize that structure connectivity constrains functional connectivity, and structural–functional coupling is a more sensitive biomarker to detect subtle brain abnormalities than any single modality in BD patients with a current major depressive episode who had attempted suicide. By ...