A recent worldwide survey in 11 countries found a median age of onset of about 25 years, 3
with an overall lifetime prevalence of 0.6% for bipolar I disorder (male predominance …

Objective: We reviewed evidence regarding a possible relationship between mood
disorders and obesity to better inform mental health professionals about their overlap …

Context There is limited information on the prevalence and correlates of bipolar spectrum
disorder in international population-based studies using common methods. Objectives To …

Context There is growing recognition that bipolar disorder (BPD) has a spectrum of
expression that is substantially more common than the 1% BP-I prevalence traditionally …

The results of recent community epidemiological research are reviewed, documenting that
major depressive disorder (MDD) is a highly prevalent, persistent, and often seriously …

A literature search, supplemented by an expert survey and selected reanalyses of existing
data from epidemiological studies was performed to determine the prevalence and …

Context There is growing evidence that major depressive disorder (MDD) might be
overdiagnosed at the expense of bipolar disorder (BPD). Objectives To identify a subgroup …

Broad neuropsychological deficits have been consistently demonstrated in well-established
bipolar disorder. The aim of the current study was to systematically review …

OBJECTIVE: Although growing interest exists in the bipolar spectrum, fully structured
diagnostic interviews might not accurately assess bipolar spectrum disorders. A validity …

Anxiety and depressive disorders are common mental disorders in general population,
imposing tremendous burden on both affected persons and society. Moreover, comorbidity …