title: [Rapidly cycling bipolar disorders].
abstract: Rapid cyclers are defined by the occurrence of four or more mood episodes during the previous 12 months. Clinical, epidemiological and population characteristics of these patients are presented as well as studies that validate them. Hypotheses and theoretical models allowing their analysis are reviewed. The last part of the paper deals with treatments.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, Marseille.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Azorin
mesh_terms: D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005602:France / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs