Table 1.
Demographics
| Total | Bipolar disorder type I | Bipolar disorder type II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 51 | 37 | 14 |
| Female/male (n) | 33/18 | 25/12 | 8/6 |
| Age at LEDS interview, M (SD) | 40.49 (9.52) | 39.51 (8.71) | 43.07 (11.33) |
| Age at onset of the first bipolar episode, M (SD) | 28.20 (9.16) | 26.19 (6.94) | 33.50 (12.16) |
| Age at onset of the first symptoms (all), M (SD) | 26.08 (8.85) | 25.27 (6.82) | 28.21 (12.86) |
| Age at onset of treatment, M (SD) | 27.72 (9.03) | 26.41 (7.71) | 31.46 (11.59) |
| Comorbid disorder (1, 2 or 3), n(%) | 11 (22%) | 8 (22%) | 3 (21%) |
| Psychotic symptoms lifetime, n(%) | 26 (51%) | 24 (65%) | 2 (14%) |
| Hospitalized group | |||
| Hospitalized patients, n(%) | 35 (69%) | 31 (84%) | 4 (29%) |
| Number of admissions, M (SD) | 3.06 (2.45) | 2.93 (2.11) | 4.00 (4.69) |
| Age at first admission, M (SD) | 27.91 (7.86) | 26.61 (6.4) | 38 (11.83) |
| Type of episode at first admission (n) | |||
| Mania | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Depression | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Psychosis | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Others | 2 | 1 | 1 |