title: The epidemiology of bipolar affective disorder; a review of the literature and introduction to work in progress.
abstract: The past 20 years have seen much research into affective disorders, reflecting advances in both pharmacological and psychological treatments. However, there has been little basic epidemiological research into bipolar illness. This is particularly apparent regarding its basic occurrence and possible epigenetic causes. This presentation will attempt to bring together and integrate the available evidence regarding the basic epidemiology of bipolar disorder, define areas where further research is needed, and outline a large epidemiological study including bipolar affective disorder that has been supported by the Stanley Foundation.
authors.affiliation: 1Stanley Foundation Clinical Research Fellow.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.affiliation: 2Department of Psychiatry,University of Nottingham,Nottingham,United Kingdom.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Jones