Bipolar II disorder is common among depressed outpatients.
The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of bipolar II disorder among major depressive episode private practice outpatients. Consecutive 578 unipolar and bipolar outpatients were interviewed with Comprehensive Assessment of Symptoms and History structured interview, Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale, and the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale. The prevalence of bipolar II disorder was 43.4%. Bipolar II disorder is common among depressed outpatients.
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Department of Psychiatry, Public Hospital Morgagni, Forlì, Italy. f.benazzi.fo.nettuno.it.
D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010045:Outpatients; D015995:Prevalence