Diagnosis

Psychotic symptoms are prevalent in more than half of individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) and can affect the course, outcome, and treatment of the illness....

Effective Strategies for Diagnosing and Managing Bipolar Disorder in Primary Care

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Cutler interviews Dr. Charles Vega about the challenges in identifying and treating bipolar disorder (BD)...
Jordan P. Roberts,
CURATED BY:
Jordan P. Roberts,
PA-C

THINC-it Tool Validated for Assessing Cognitive Impairment in Bipolar Depression

Cognitive impairment is a common feature of bipolar depression, and accurate assessment tools are essential for effective screening and evaluation....
Marissa R. DiMambro,
CURATED BY:
Marissa R. DiMambro,
DNP, PMHNP-BC

Study Examines Emotional Imagery’s Impact on Mood and Behavior in Bipolar Disorder

This study aimed to explore how emotional imagery and its appraisals relate to mood instability and behavior in individuals with...
Lanie Fercilien,
CURATED BY:
Lanie Fercilien,
PA-C

Study Links Circadian Clock Genes to Lithium Response and Apoptosis in Bipolar Disorder Cells

This study investigated the role of circadian clock genes in bipolar disorder (BD) cells' susceptibility to apoptosis and lithium response....
Lanie Fercilien,
CURATED BY:
Lanie Fercilien,
PA-C

Affect Dynamics in Bipolar Disorder Versus Major Depression: Key Differences Identified

This study examined how the dynamics of four dimensions of affect—sadness, anxiety, activation, and energy—differ between individuals with bipolar disorder...
Lanie Fercilien,
CURATED BY:
Lanie Fercilien,
PA-C

Sex-Specific Brain Activity Differentiates Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder Using dALFF

This study examined the use of dynamic amplitude low-frequency fluctuations (dALFF) to differentiate bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder...
Jordan P. Roberts,
CURATED BY:
Jordan P. Roberts,
PA-C
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