What is the 12-month prevalence of bipolar I disorder in the United States?
Explanation
The prevalence of bipolar I disorder is an important epidemiological metric. In the United States, approximately 1.5 percent of the population experiences bipolar I disorder within a 12-month period.
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Which age group reports the highest rates of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
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Approximately what percentage of individuals with rapid-cycling bipolar episodes are women?
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What is the estimated lifetime risk of suicide for individuals with bipolar disorders compared to the general population?
What percentage of individuals with bipolar disorder die by suicide?
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According to the text, which of these is NOT listed as a disorder that co-occurs with MDD?
Which of the following are listed as frequent comorbid disorders with bipolar I disorder?
What is the most common category of comorbid mental disorders associated with bipolar II disorder?
In cases of comorbidity with MDD, what did the majority of studies find regarding which disorder occurred first?
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According to the twin study on depression, what was the concordance rate for fraternal twins?
Twin studies within bipolar disorder have yielded concordance rates for identical twins as high as what percentage?
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What combination of neurotransmitter levels is believed to possibly explain manic episodes in bipolar disorder?
Which two hormones, regulated by the endocrine system, have been implicated in the development of depression?
Which three brain structures are identified as being implicated in depressive disorders?
What is the core concept of Martin Seligman's theory of learned helplessness?
What are the three components of Aaron Beck's cognitive triad?
According to the behavioral model and Peter Lewinsohn, what causes depression?
What does the rumination theory suggest about gender differences in depression?
What is described as the most common first-line attempt at treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
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