Conference paper
AUDIT OF THE PREVALENCE OF ANXIETY IN BIPOLAR DISORDER – A COMORBIDITY THAT REQUIRES ATTENTION AND ACTION
Jina Pakpoor
; Selwyn College Cambridge, Cambridge, UK ; School of Clinical Medicine University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Sophie Butler
; Melbourne Health, Melbourne, Australia
Mark Agius
; South Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust, UK ; Department of Psychiatry University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK ; Clare College Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Rashid Zaman
; South Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust, UK ;Department of Psychiatry University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Abstract
Bipolar affective disorder (BPD) frequently occurs with co-morbid mental health problems. This study shows that that the
prevalence of co-morbid BPD and anxiety symptoms is especially high. This is important because for a person affected by both BPD
and anxiety there is a negative impact on the symptoms, treatment response and recovery. A clinician faces particular treatment
challenges when managing these co-morbid conditions due to a limited evidence base for effective interventions. The frequent
occurrence of anxiety symptoms and BPD together has informed theories of the shared aetiology of these conditions.
Keywords
bipolar affective disorder; co-morbidity; anxiety
Hrčak ID:
266767
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Publication date:
26.8.2013.
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