Application of screening techniques for early diagnostics of bipolar afapplication of screening techniques for early diagnosis of a risk of bipolar disorder in adolescents

Aim . To assess the possibility of combined application screening methods for early detection risks bipolar disorder in adolescents. Materials and methods. The study included 139 adolescents aged 13–16 years. A clinical psychopathology assessment as well were used. Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale ((BSDS), R. Pies, 2005) Mood Disorder Questionnaire ((MDQ), R.M. Hirschfeld, 2000). Results was performed accordance with criteria ICD-10, Class V. No mental behavioral disorders (F00-F99), including affective pathology, identified. Following MDQ screening, risk revealed 63 individuals (45.3%; 95 % confidence interval (CI): (36.8–53.9). When BSDS method used, 16.2% cases (CI: (11.9–28.3)). use scales (MDQ BSDS) confirmed their consistency detecting values both not exceeding (48.7% cases) threshold rates (17.1% cases). Conclusion Early diagnosis a adolescents, along assessment, may include scales. Сombined several is justified by polymorphism initial hypomanic depressive states, difficulties subjective symptoms