Bipolar depression

Recurrent depression, early onset, family history, atypical features, antidepressant activation

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forMixed featureshigh suicide riskantidepressant-induced switching

Sustained mood syndrome with guilt, hopelessness, reduced energy, impaired concentration, change in sleep/appetite.

Separates the Depression group. It is not specific to Bipolar depression.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Depression group — not specific to Bipolar depression

Recurrent depression, early onset, family history, atypical features, antidepressant activation

Key features

Mixed features, high suicide risk, antidepressant-induced switching.

High-risk causes3 causes

Applies to the Depression group.

Sustained mood syndrome with guilt, hopelessness, reduced energy, impaired concentration, change in sleep/appetite.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Depression group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Depression group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Depression group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.