Prodromes, precipitants, and risk factors for relapse in bipolar disorder
Language English Country Sweden Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review
PubMed
23160231
PII: NEL330612A06
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Antidepressive Agents therapeutic use MeSH
- Bipolar Disorder drug therapy epidemiology prevention & control MeSH
- Incidence MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Prodromal Symptoms * MeSH
- Risk Factors MeSH
- Secondary Prevention MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Review MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Antidepressive Agents MeSH
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this qualitative review is to examine prodromes, precipitants, and risk factors for repeated episodes of mania and depression in bipolar disorder. METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, and PsychInfo were searched for "bipolar disorder" in conjunction with: "prodromes", "triggers", and "life change events". RESULTS: Phenomenology and prevalence of prodromes, precipitants, and risk factors are described, and their therapeutic implications are outlined. CONCLUSIONS: Most patients with bipolar disorder are able to recognize their prodromes. This ability depends largely on insight. Psychoeducation focused on improving various aspects of insight, including treatment adherence, reduces incidence of relapses in bipolar disorder.
