Bipolar-Not Otherwise Specified
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Bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (BD-NOS) is a diagnosis for people who have bipolar-related symptoms that don’t meet the criteria for a specific bipolar disorder. It’s a broad category that’s often used when a diagnosis isn’t clear.
US Cases: 1.1million
World Cases: 37 million
Sex Ratio: M/W+
Age Onset: Age 20
Brain Area:pfc, cingulate gyrus,amygda+
Symptoms: light mania, fewer depression
Progression: some become bipolar I or II, or not
Therapies: psychotherapy
Medications: mood stabilizers, antipsychotics+
YouTube Video: What Is Unspecified Bipolar?
Amazon or Library book: Not Otherwise Specified
