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Raising the Bar
for Patient Outcomes Mixed Episodes in Bipolar Disorder:
Trapped Between Two Worlds
12/8/2004
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The redefinition and expansion of bipolar disorder to
include a broad spectrum of manic states and dysphoric
symptoms has dramatically increased prevalence rates from 1%
(previous estimate) to around 5%. Over 40% of all bipolar
episodes are mixed states. Furthermore, by some estimates,
30-55% of all major depression lies along the bipolar
spectrum. Bipolar II is characterized by hypomania and
episodes of depression. Bipolar III refers to
antidepressant-associated hypomania. Mixed states and
dysphoric symptoms may be clinically challenging to
characterize, resulting in significant diagnosis and
treatment delays. Atypical depressive symptoms, anxiety
states, and comorbid illness (including substance/alcohol
abuse) may further confound diagnosis and treatment. In this
evidence-based psychCME TV activity,
experts will discuss how to recognize the entire clinical
spectrum of bipolarity in order to maximize diagnostic
accuracy, treatment efficiency, and thus patient outcomes. |
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