We review diagnostic tools, self-report measures to facilitate screening for bipolar diagnoses, and symptom severity measures. We briefly review other assessment domains, including …

A modification of the Clinical Global Impressions (CGI) scale, designed to measure the severity of bipolar disorder. In applying this scale, the rater is asked to draw upon his or her clinical …

The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a self-report screening tool that focuses on the recognition and prevalence of bipolar disorder signs. This is used in the evaluation of …

n The CIDI-based screening scale is capable of identifying both threshold and sub-threshold bipolar disorder with good accuracy. n The scale detected between 67-96% of true cases. n …

ICD-10: F31 Bipolar Affective Disorder (from The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, tenth revision) ICD-10: F34.0 Cyclothymia The Bipolar …

Individuals with total scores of 15 or less are most likely suffering from Major (unipolar) Depression. Those scoring between 16 and 24 may have either major depression or a disorder …

Scores greater than or equal to 13 are suggestive of bipolar disorder. Reprinted with permission from Ghaemi SN et al, Sensitivity and specificity of a new bipolar spectrum diagnostic scale.

Apr 11, 2013 · This iPhone and Android-friendly Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS) is found most helpful in detecting not only severe cases of bipolar disorder but also patients who …

Scoring the MDQ for Bipolar Disorder1 The MDQ screens for a lifetime history of manic or hypomanic symptoms by including 13 yes/no items derived from both the DSM-IV criteria and …

Hypomania/Biphasic Subscale: Evaluates the presence of hypomanic and manic symptoms, including elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity, along with shifts between …

BADDS has four dimensions, each rated as an integer on a 0 – 100 scale, that measure four key domains of lifetime psychopathology: Mania (M), Depression (D), Psychosis (P) and …

The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a brief, self-rated questionnaire that can be used to screen patients at risk for bipolar disorder.

Sep 14, 2014 · The BSDS is a test for subtle versions of bipolar disorder. Before you start this test, you should know that it will not give you a “yes or no” answer as to whether you have bipolar …

Today, we will review scales used in screening and assessing symptom severity in patients with bipolar I disorder. We will focus on some characteristics that are important to consider in …

2 days ago · About BD²: Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder is the first organization focused on funding and advancing research and care for bipolar disorder on a …

2 days ago · About BD²: Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder is the first organization focused on funding and advancing research and care for bipolar disorder on a …

Background Bipolar disorder is identified as a cause of severe damage to the physical, psychological and social functioning of adolescents and young adults.Aims The aim of this …