Christine Maria Hoertnagl1, Stefan Oberheinricher, Alex Hofer. 1. Department für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Univ.-Klinik für Allgemeine Psychiatrie und Sozialpsychiatrie, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich, christine.hoertnagl@i-med.ac.at.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Overview on the current knowledge regarding social cognition in patients with bipolar disorder. METHODS: Selective literature research on deficits in social cognition intrinsic to bipolar disorder, their occurrence and effects. RESULTS: Deficits in social cognition are considered to be core features of bipolar disorder. They are apparent during acute episodes of the disorder, endure when patients are in remission and have a significant negative impact on the patients' psychosocial outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to consider deficits in social cognition as an integral part of a treatment approach to achieve mental stabilization in patients with bipolar disorder.
OBJECTIVE: Overview on the current knowledge regarding social cognition in patients with bipolar disorder. METHODS: Selective literature research on deficits in social cognition intrinsic to bipolar disorder, their occurrence and effects. RESULTS:Deficits in social cognition are considered to be core features of bipolar disorder. They are apparent during acute episodes of the disorder, endure when patients are in remission and have a significant negative impact on the patients' psychosocial outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to consider deficits in social cognition as an integral part of a treatment approach to achieve mental stabilization in patients with bipolar disorder.
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