Bipolar disorder differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Bipolar disorder must be differentiated from cyclothymic disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.

Differential Diagnosis

• Anxiety disorders
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Cyclothymic disorder
• Major depressive disorder
• Panic disorder
• Personality disorders
• Schizophrenia spectrum and other related psychotic disorders
• Substance abuse
• Intoxication induced delirium
• Medication side effects
• Substance induced delirium