Manic symptoms during depressive episodes in 1,380 patients with bipolar disorder: findings from the STEP-BD. Am J Psychiatry. 2009;166:173‐81.Goldberg JF, Perlis RH, Bowden CL, Thase ME, Miklowitz DJ, Marangell LB, et al. Manic symptoms during depres- sive episodes in 1,380 ...
We report the reliability and validity of the Internal State Scale, a self-report instrument for the simultaneous assessment of severity of manic and depressive symptoms. The Internal State Scale consists of four empirically derived subscales: Activation, Well-Being, Perceived Conflict, and the Depres...
Also called manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder causes a person to feel “manic” (highly energetic and euphoric, for example) followed by a feeling of depression (reduced energy, feelings of sadness, etc.). These mood swings can be mild or severe and last for short or extended periods...
While no single cause of bipolar disorder has been identified, there are a number of factors that contribute to the development of this illness. Decreases in the activity of different parts of the brain have been observed when individuals with bipolar disorder are having depressive or manic episode...
While no single cause of bipolar disorder has been identified, there are a number of factors that contribute to the development of this illness. Decreases in the activity of different parts of the brain have been observed when individuals with bipolar disorder are having depressive or manic episode...
OBJECTIVE: In the present study, we assessed the functional impact of depressive versus manic symptoms in bipolar disorder. METHOD: A survey comprising the Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS), the Social Adjustment Scale Self-Report (SAS-SR), the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ), and other questions...
(manic depressive illness) or psychosis. The doctor will also assess the teen for risks of suicide or homicide. Incidences of attempted suicide and self-mutilation is higher in females than males while completed suicide is higher in males. One of the most vulnerable groups for completed suicide...
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic often used as monotherapy or as add-on therapy in patients with manic episodes, as well as for bipolar disorders. The antidepressive effect of the atypical antipsychotic medications raises the possibility that these drugs may increase the risk of mania in su...
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic-depressive disorder or manic depression, is a common mental illness that can be severe and persistent. It causes a person to experience extreme highs and lows in their mood. With 4.4 percent of American adults experiencing bipolar disorder at some point in ...