Early Risk Factors for BP in Adolescents With Mood Disorders
Early Risk Factors for BP in Adolescents With Mood Disorders
The current results provide an overview of a range of potential clinical risk factors of adult BPD among adolescents with mood disorders. No risk factor of high sensitivity or specificity was identified. Because of the severity of BPD, however, adolescents with mood disorders should be followed carefully into adulthood. Characteristics such as family histories, disruptive disorders, anxiety disorders, somatic symptoms, and family histories of mood disorders warrant particular attention. In order to make progress, it is likely that future studies need to include larger samples and account for both genetic factors and psychosocial exposure during critical periods.
Conclusion
The current results provide an overview of a range of potential clinical risk factors of adult BPD among adolescents with mood disorders. No risk factor of high sensitivity or specificity was identified. Because of the severity of BPD, however, adolescents with mood disorders should be followed carefully into adulthood. Characteristics such as family histories, disruptive disorders, anxiety disorders, somatic symptoms, and family histories of mood disorders warrant particular attention. In order to make progress, it is likely that future studies need to include larger samples and account for both genetic factors and psychosocial exposure during critical periods.
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