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That's really good news - if the same were discovered for bipolar and depression (which are often diagnosed along the lines of "well, you have these symptoms, s
by tunesmith 12y ago
That's really good news - if the same were discovered for bipolar and depression (which are often diagnosed along the lines of "well, you have these symptoms, so you probably have it") then it could help prevent a lot of misdiagnoses and increase quality of life.
- javert 12y agoI would say that there is no doubt that depression can be caused by a person's own beliefs about him/herself and the world. So it seems unlikely that such an explanation could account for all forms of depression.
- bayesianhorse 12y agoThat presupposes that a treatment exists for the "correct" diagnosis. In bipolar disorder there is a wide range of symptoms and prognosis. However, the subgroup don't inform treatment decisions to the point that the first choice of treatment usually works. Any subdivision must lead to better treatment options and guidance to be meaningful.