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Table 2 Characteristics of bipolar disorder in older versus younger populations. Modified from [114]

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