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The Relationship Between Bipolar Disorder, Seasonality, and Premenstrual Symptoms

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Cyclical mood disorders characterized by shifting affective states include bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorder. In this article, we explore the relationship between these disorders and bring the reader up to date on the advances made in the past year in understanding the relationship between bipolar disorder, seasonality, and premenstrual symptoms.

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Dr. Kim has received grant support from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Disclosure

Dr. Kim has received device support from Neuronetics and MagVenture.

Dr. Epperson has served as a consultant for Eli Lilly and Company, has received grant support from Shire, and has held stock/stock options in Johnson & Johnson.

Ms. Czarkowski reported no potential conflicts of interest relevant to this article.

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    Deborah R. Kim, Kathryn A. Czarkowski & C. Neill Epperson

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Kim, D.R., Czarkowski, K.A. & Epperson, C.N. The Relationship Between Bipolar Disorder, Seasonality, and Premenstrual Symptoms. Curr Psychiatry Rep 13, 500–503 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-011-0233-z

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