Simple Test Distinguishes Between Bipolar Disorder And Depression

... Type II bipolar disorder patients are difficult to diagnose since their manic episodes are not very marked and they are usually diagnosed as depression patients. Choosing an incorrect treatment can be counterproductive. A study led by IDIBAPS, with the participation of PSYNCRO, 10 hospital centers and the support of GSK, demonstrates how the HCL-32 test identifies bipolar depression in a simple way and with success above 80 percent. This work was done with HCL-32 Spanish version. ...