5 Questions
- What are the prevalence rates of bipolar spectrum disorders in youth and adults?
5% with majority onset before age 20, with slightly higher rates in females for BD-I and BD-II in adolescents.
- What are the main differences between Bipolar Disorder-I (BD-I) and Bipolar Disorder-II (BD-II)?
BD-I involves cyclic changes between mania and major depressive episodes, while BD-II involves episodes of major depression and hypomania.
- What is Cyclothymia and how does it differ from Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (BD-NOS)?
Cyclothymia involves episodes of hypomania and depressed mood but not major depression, while BD-NOS consists of sub-threshold (e.g. shorter) episodes of mania or hypomania with or without depression.
- What is Rapid Cycling in Bipolar disorder and what impact does it have on functioning?
Rapid Cycling refers to experiencing four or more mood episodes within a 12-month period, and it should lead to significant impairment in occupational, academic, or social functioning.
- How are affective disorders classified along the spectrum and what are the prevalence rates in adults?
Affective disorders are classified along a spectrum from unipolar depressive disorders to bipolar disorder types II and I. The prevalence of BD spectrum disorders in adults is 5%, with the majority having onset before age 20.
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