An Introduction to the Bipolar Spectrum

Author/s
Giuseppe Tavormina
Citation
Issue 3 Summer 2013
CEPiP.2013;1:3-6
https://doi.org/10.65031/othv9628
Abstract

Affective or mood disorders form part of a spectrum of bipolar disorders. Here we describe such a spectrum. We also describe the main diagnostic markers and give an overview of the need to achieve early diagnosis with appropriate treatment.

Keywords
Bipolar spectrum, affective disorders, early diagnosis, treatment
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