The Effect of Traumatic Events on the Longitudinal Course and Outcomes of Youth with Bipolar Disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exposure to severe Traumatic Events (TEs) has been associated with poor course and outcomes among individuals with Bipolar Disorder (BD). However, there is limited research on TEs among youth with BD, and few studies are longitudinal. This study prospectively followed a large sample of BD youth, examining the associations of lifetime TEs with their mood and functioning.

Methods

BD participants (n=375; mean age=17; range 8-25y) were assessed, on average, every 7 months for a median 8.7 years. Psychopathology and lifetime trauma history were prospectively evaluated using the Longitudinal Interval Follow-Up Evaluation, and a traumatic events screening.

Results

Accounting for covariates, participants with one or more lifetime TEs (84%) showed earlier BD onset,

SUBMITTER: Andreu Pascual M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7365761 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature