| BD | Bipolar Disorder |
| BDNF | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor |
| CCI | Charlson Comorbidity Index |
| CI | Confident interval |
| CRP | C reactive protein |
| HDL | High density lipoprotein |
| HOMA | Homeostasis Model Assessment |
| HPA | Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal |
| IL | Interleukin |
| IR | Insulin resistance |
| LDL | Low density lipoprotein |
| MetS | Metabolic syndrome |
| OR | Odd ratio |
| SGA | Second-generation antipsychotics |
| TC | Total cholesterol |
| TG | Triglyceride |
| TNF | Tumor necrosis factor |