Psychosocial functional recovery in patients with bipolar disorder in remission: Which symptoms hold them back?

Key Points

• Psychosocial functioning is notably affected by specific subthreshold symptoms in remission patients.
• Key symptoms like psychomotor retardation and anxiety appear to hold back recovery outcomes significantly.
• Observational analysis reveals the need for targeted interventions focusing on subthreshold symptoms.
• These findings highlight the necessity of addressing specific symptoms during treatment to improve overall functioning.

Abstract