START DATE AND DURATION: September 2022
Summary
Hypomania is a key feature of bipolar disorder, and the experience of subclinical hypomanic symptoms (those that do not meet the criteria for a clinical diagnosis) during adolescence is linked to the later development of this disorder. This project aims to clarify the origin and long-term outcomes of youth subclinical hypomania.
Using data from the Twins Early Development Study (TEDS), we will investigate the perinatal and psychosocial risk factors of youth hypomania and its mental health and functional (e.g., education) outcomes.
The findings will advance our knowledge of hypomania and bipolar disorder’s risk pathway, improving diagnosis, prevention, and intervention strategies.
