From: Treatment of bipolar disorders in older adults: a review
Characteristics | BD in older adults | BD in younger adults | |
---|---|---|---|
Comorbidity with physical illnesses | Higher | Lower | |
Psychosocial events as a trigger | More | Less | |
Cognitive dysfunction | Higher | Lower | |
Symptoms of mania and depression | Similar | Similar | |
Prevalence of depressive episodes | Higher | Lower | |
Severity of depressive episodes | Lower | Higher | |
Antidepressant use | Higher | Lower | |
Secondary mania | Higher | Lower | |
Family history of mood disorder | Lower | Higher | |
Comorbidity with mental illnesses (all) | Lower | Higher | |
Substance use disorders | Lower | Higher | |
Personality disorders | Lower | Higher | |
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders | Lower | Higher |