A comparison of demographic profiles, clinical profile, course, and outcome of Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder: Findings from the Bipolar Disorder Course and Outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN study).

Background: There is lack of data on bipolar disorder (BD) type II from India.

Aim: To compare the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with BD-I and BD-II using the data of the Bipolar Disorder Course and Outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN study).

Methodology: Using the data of the BiD-CoIN study, patients with BD-I and BD-II were compared for demographic and clinical variables.

Stigma experienced by caregivers of patients with severe mental disorders: A nationwide multicentric study.

Background: Stigma is very common among caregivers of patients with severe mental disorder; however, there is lack of national level data from India.

Aim: To assess affiliate stigma and its correlates among caregivers of patients with severe mental disorders.

Method: For this, caregivers of patients with schizophrenia ( N = 707), bipolar disorder ( N = 344) and recurrent depressive disorder ( N = 352) were assessed on Stigma scale for Caregivers of People with Mental Illness and General Health Questionnaire.