Bipolar disorder is a serious, commonly disabling, psychiatric
condition. Although bipolar disorder exacts a high
personal and societal toll, with high rates of suicide, interpersonal
problems, and a substantial economic burden, it is frequently misdiagnosed . Previous studies reported that
inappropriate treatments caused by misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
may lead to poor prognosis and increased social problems (Berk and
Dodd, 2005; Fagiolini et al., 2013; Skeppar and Adolfsson, 2006). For
these reasons, early correct diagnosis of bipolar disorder is an
important theme.