Abstract
Impulsivity is frequently associated with bipolar disorder (BD) during manic episodes, but may also be present in euthymic bipolar patients. Aggression is an impulsivity-related behavior also found during manic episodes. The objective of this review is to further clarify the relationship between impulsivity and BD. A search in Medline and Psycinfo databases, combined with a manual search of selected references, was conducted to identify available literature on BD and impulsivity-related features. Although few studies have directly measured impulsivity in BD, available findings suggest that impulsivity is not only state-related, but also a trait component of BD, which could represent a core feature of the illness. Further research exploring the neurobiology of the impulsivity/BD relationship may contribute to elucidate the pathophysiology and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this severe illness.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 313-320 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | European Neuropsychopharmacology |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aggressiveness;
- Bipolar disorder;
- Impulsivity;
- Mood episodes;
- Suicidality