Publications by authors named "Mariela Castellanos"
J Psychiatr Res
July 2012
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how common anxiety disorders are among people with bipolar disorder (BP) and how these disorders impact their treatment and daily functioning.
- It analyzed data from 1600 adults diagnosed with either Bipolar I or Bipolar II disorder, revealing that 60% had at least one anxiety disorder.
- The findings suggest that anxiety disorders lead to more severe bipolar symptoms, higher rates of depression and episodes, increased suicidal tendencies, and greater need for mental health treatment, indicating the importance of early intervention.
