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The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

Bipolar Treatment Upgrade Part I

Jul 10, 2023
30:43

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  • New screening instruments, such as the rapid mood screener and bipolarity index, have higher accuracy in detecting both bipolar 1 and bipolar 2.
  • The proposed cognitive subtype of depression is characterized by slow processing speed, insomnia, and reduced activity in cognitive control circuits, requiring alternative treatment options.

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The Importance of Screening for Bipolar Disorder

Regularly screening for bipolar disorder is crucial as it can be easily missed. The mood disorder questionnaire is a popular screening tool, although it is more effective in identifying bipolar 1 than bipolar 2. Newer screening instruments, such as the rapid mood screener and bipolarity index, look beyond symptoms and also consider signs of bipolar disorder. These new instruments have shown higher accuracy in detecting both bipolar 1 and bipolar 2.

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