Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review the evolution of the concept, prevalence, clinical correlates, and current evidence for biological treatments of bipolar mixed states, emphasize the illness complexities of bipolar mixed states while highlighting the gaps in clinical treatment and research using International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition (ICD-10) criteria. Narrowly defined ICD-10 mixed episodes ignores subthreshold symptoms of the opposite pole common with patients. Further clinical studies specifically designed to enroll the full range of mixed states are needed to promote appropriate treatment options and improve clinical outcomes.

Details

Title
Focus on the complexity of bipolar mixed states in clinical practice
Author
Wang Daojin; Kan, Bo; Wang, Mei; Zhang, Jiahui; Wang, Dingxiang
Pages
481-485
Section
Perspective
Publication year
2020
Publication date
2020
Publisher
Editorial Office of Sichuan Mental Health
ISSN
10073256
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Chinese
ProQuest document ID
3043884754
Copyright
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