Abstract
BACKGROUND There is an average 10-year delay in diagnosing bipolar disorder, hampering the application of effective therapeutic interventions. AIM To investigate factors contributing to early recognition. METHOD We give a stage-oriented overview of the opportunities for early recognition. RESULTS Recognition in stage 0 (at-risk) and stage 1 (prodromal) is yet impossible. In stage 2 (syndromal) there are opportunities for better recognition in patients presenting with depression by conducting a thorough (collateral) psychiatric assessment, family history and by applying additional screening tools. CONCLUSIONS There are opportunities for better recognition of bipolar disorder in the syndromal stage.
Translated title of the contribution | Earlier recognition of bipolar disorder - Necessity and advice for clinical practice |
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Original language | Dutch |
Pages (from-to) | 384-391 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |