Bipolar disorder affects >1% of the global population, and it causes cognitive impairment, functional disability, and death by suicide. Bipolar disorder is also characterized by recurring manic and depressive episodes. In individuals with bipolar disorder, not only mood symptoms but also cognitive impairment affects quality of life, even during euthymic phases and in the case of young people. Cognitive impairment also correlates with illness awareness, social function, suicidal ideation, etc. Therefore, recently, cognitive dysfunction has become considered to be a treatment target.
However, the pathology of cognitive impairment in bipolar disorder has not been elucidated. Furthermore, an effective treatment for cognitive dysfunction in bipolar disorder has not yet been established. Hence, in clinical settings, biological, psychological, and social interventions are performed in combination according to the patient’s condition.
This Article Collection seeks papers that study cognitive impairment in bipolar disorder, in terms of the bio-psycho-social perspective. It is hoped that this Article Collection will contribute to well-being and functional recovery in individuals with bipolar disorder.
Keywords:
• Cognitive dysfunction
• Bipolar disorder
• Functional recovery
• Well-being
• Bio-psycho-social perspective
Please submit your manuscript on our website, quoting the promo code QGCFU to indicate that your submission is for consideration in this Article Collection.
