To investigate: (i) whether mood states associated with bipolar disorder are associated with poorer quality of life in older adults, and (ii) what are some of the predictors of quality of life in older adults with mood states associated with bipolar disorder. Open access article - no login required
A Finnish research study found that people with bipolar disorder have a higher risk of death from factors such as self harm and accidents, as well as from physical health issues.
This review aims to synthesis the evidence for the accuracy of BD symptom index tests for discriminating BD from non-BD (other diagnoses or healthy controls) in paediatric population. Open access article - no login required
The authors performed a target trial emulation to compare the risk of mania among individuals with bipolar depression treated or not treated with antidepressants over a 1-year period. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In this issue of the Journal, Rohde and colleagues (9) present the results of a “target trial emulation” designed to assess the risk of antidepressant-induced mania in bipolar depression. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.