Table 1.

Summary of the proposed impact of the different domains of SSBD following an acute episode on functionality and QoL.

Domain of SSBD	Impact on functionality	Impact on QoL
Depression	+++	++
Mania	++	++
Cognition	+++	(+)
Disturbed circadian rhythm	++	+
Psychosis	(+)	?
Comorbid anxiety	++	+++

Note that the table reflects the author’s personal view based on the literature cited in this review.

+++, marked impact; ++, moderate impact; +, mild impact; (+), possible impact; ?, unknown.