Bipolar disorder differential diagnosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
Bipolar disorder must be differentiated from cyclothymic disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.[1]
Differential Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder must be differentiated from:[1]
- Anxiety disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Cyclothymic disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Panic disorder
- Personality disorders
- Schizophrenia spectrum and other related psychotic disorders
- Substance abuse
- Intoxication induced delirium
- Medication side effects
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.
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