Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4931429 | Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry | 2016 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
The similar prevalence of OW/OB in adolescents with and without BD suggests that this potent association in adults likely comprises a consequence of BD or its correlates. In contrast, the strong association of OW/OB with proxies for depression severity, including suicide attempts and hospitalization, is already evident even in this young, nonclinical sample. Studies are warranted to determine whether early intervention of OW/OB in BD might optimize physical and mental health.
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Authors
Benjamin I. MD, PhD, Carlos MD, PhD, Jian-Ping PhD, Kathleen PhD,