Demystifying The Bipolar Spectrum: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Bipolar disorder is a controversial diagnosis, some say we diagnosis it too often while others say it’s a commonly missed diagnosis in clinical practice.

So, what’s the deal? Is this some plan by the pharmaceutical companies to get more people on stronger medications? Is there really a bipolar spectrum?

Let’s see if we can clear up the mystery that is the bipolar spectrum

Time Stamps
Introduction: 01:02 to 03:06
Making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder: 03:07 to 07:23
Approach to recognizing bipolar disorder: 07:24 to 09:35
Depression With Mixed Features: 09:36 to 14:39
Cyclothymic Temperament: 14:40 to 16:24
Manic Symptoms that only last 2-3 days: 16:25 to 18:35
Multiple antidepressant trials with no benefit: 18:36 to 20:39
Prodromal Symptoms of Bipolar: 20:40 to 22:28
Conclusion: 22:29 to 24:18

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