Addressing Diagnostic Complexities Of Bipolar Disorder (Distinguishing Bipolar Series Part 2)
In the second part of a series on distinguishing bipolar disorder, Rif El-Mallakh, MD, and Mark Zimmerman, MD, build upon the science discussed during Part 1 of the series and provide insight into the diagnostic complexity of bipolar disorder. The correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder may be delayed for years, with a main confounding factor being the broad range of co-morbidities that can be present with bipolar disorder. These co-morbid disorders may include anxiety, post traumatic stress, substance use, and …
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