Impulsivity and bipolar disorder

P. Najt; J. Perez; M. Sanches; M. A.M. Peluso; D. Glahn; J. C. Soares

doi:10.1016/j.euroneuro.2006.10.002

Impulsivity and bipolar disorder

P. Najt, J. Perez, M. Sanches, M. A.M. Peluso, D. Glahn, J. C. Soares

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Abstract

Impulsivity is frequently associated with bipolar disorder (BD) during manic episodes, but may also be present in euthymic bipolar patients. Aggression is an impulsivity-related behavior also found during manic episodes. The objective of this review is to further clarify the relationship between impulsivity and BD. A search in Medline and Psycinfo databases, combined with a manual search of selected references, was conducted to identify available literature on BD and impulsivity-related features. Although few studies have directly measured impulsivity in BD, available findings suggest that impulsivity is not only state-related, but also a trait component of BD, which could represent a core feature of the illness. Further research exploring the neurobiology of the impulsivity/BD relationship may contribute to elucidate the pathophysiology and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this severe illness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	313-320
Number of pages	8
Journal	European Neuropsychopharmacology
Volume	17
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroneuro.2006.10.002
State	Published - Apr 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aggressiveness;
Bipolar disorder;
Impulsivity;
Mood episodes;
Suicidality

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