In measuring whether or not the occurrence of bipolar episodes increases with age, the age the disorder first appears is more important than the effects of aging. A study that looked at outcomes 20 years after the age of onset for bipolar disorder found that the frequency of depressive episodes increases over time, while the frequency of manic episodes does not.
Do Bipolar Episodes Increase With Age?
Do Bipolar Episodes Increase With Age?
Do Bipolar Episodes Increase With Age?
In measuring whether or not the occurrence of bipolar episodes increases with age, the age the disorder first appears is more important than the effects of aging. A study that looked at outcomes 20 years after the age of onset for bipolar disorder found that the frequency of depressive episodes increases over time, while the frequency of manic episodes does not.