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Measuring the consequences of a bipolar or unipolar mood disorder and the immediate and ongoing impacts.
Psychiatry Research 2018 November
Mood disorders may lead to major life consequences. This study builds on our preliminary examination of the impact of an extensive set of consequences and was undertaken in a larger clinical sample. Two hundred and forty four adults diagnosed with either unipolar depressive disorder or a bipolar disorder (type I or II) were administered an online survey of 60 items, listing potential consequences of having a mood disorder. Participants estimated the degree of impact (0-100) of each consequence on their life initially, and in the longer term. Items loading highly on the first 'general' factor of a bi-factor analysis were examined. Most items were affirmed by at least 75% of the sample. Significant group differences emerged on ten items. The bipolar group was 1.44-2.27 times more likely to experience difficulty with debts, education, speeding fines, increased risk of harm and delayed family planning. The unipolar group was 1.11-1.67 times more likely to experience social withdrawal, lowered life satisfaction, decreased overall wellbeing and ambition, and missed opportunities. Only one positive consequence (i.e. increased empathy) was identified. This extensive range of mood disorder consequences was highly endorsed by both BP and UP patients and with substantial immediate and ongoing impacts reported.
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