Diagnosis and Management of Bipolar Disorder
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Mental Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 895
Special Issue Editor
2. Departament de Medicina, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), c. Casanova, 143, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Interests: bipolar disorder; mental illness; clinical psychiatry; psychopharmacology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bipolar disorder is a severe psychiatric disorder characterized by recurring mood episodes of depression, alternating with episodes of euphoria (called manic/hypomanic episodes) with a prevalence in the general population of 2%. While we have made advancements in understanding the biological and environmental factors contributing to bipolar disorder, its diagnosis primarily relies on clinical assessment. Additionally, while there are established pharmacological treatment guidelines, many individuals, especially those with concurrent medical or psychiatric conditions, continue to experience frequent mood swings or persistent symptoms despite being on medication. A combined approach involving systematic clinical syndrome subtyping and the examination of multiple biomarkers, such as genetics and digital markers, could better define the unique characteristics of individuals with bipolar disorder and potentially predict the course of their illness.
In this Special Issue, we extend an invitation to researchers to submit their scientific and clinical contributions focusing on various aspects of bipolar disorder diagnosis and management. We welcome cutting-edge original research, comprehensive reviews, insightful case studies, and perspectives that explore genetic and digital phenotyping, as well as emerging pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for this condition. We also encourage submissions related to the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostic algorithms and strategies for managing medical comorbidities or treatment-resistant bipolar depression. Our goal is to assemble a collection of impactful works that hold clinical significance in tailoring care for individuals with bipolar disorder throughout their lifespan.
Dr. Giovanna Fico
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- diagnostic challenges
- biomarkers
- genetics
- digital phenotyping
- substance abuse
- medical comorbidities
- personalization of care
- treatment-resistant bipolar depression
- artificial intelligence
- precision medicine
