Objective: Comorbid alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are frequently associated with negative
effects on course and outcome of bipolar disorder. This prospective cohort study assessed …

Objectives: Recognize patterns of symptoms suggestive of bipolar disorder, its various
subtypes, and related disorders. Implement evidence-based management of bipolar …

There is a high incidence of comorbid substance use in the bipolar population. Co-occurring
substance use in this population increases negative outcomes and changes the illness …

Background: Bipolar disorders and alcohol use disorders commonly co‐occur, yet little is
known about the proximal impact of bipolar symptoms on alcohol use in patients with this …

Garcia‐Portilla MP, Saiz PA, Benabarre A, Florez G, Bascaran MT, Díaz EM, Bousoño M,
Bobes J. Impact of substance use on the physical health of patients with bipolar disorder …

Women are not the same as men. While this observation can be considered to subjectively
manifest in many different ways, objectively a greater tendency for bipolar II disorder …

Background Hospitalization is often necessary for individuals with Bipolar affective Disorder
(BAD) during severe manic or depressive episodes, as well as for stabilizing treatment …

Objectives: Our objective is to measure the prevalence of bipolar mood disorder (BMD) in
Iranian children and adolescents and its comorbidity with psychiatric disorders. Also, the …

Background Bipolar disorder (BD) is commonly associated with increased impulsivity,
particularly during manic and depressed episodes; also impulsivity remains elevated during …

Background Functional impairment is commonly encountered among patients with bipolar
disorder (BD) during periods of remission. The distribution of the impairment of the functional …