The Rapid Mood Screener (RMS): a novel and pragmatic screener for bipolar I disorder.

Roger S McIntyreMehul D PatelPrakash S MasandAmanda HarringtonPatrick GillardSusan L McElroyKate SullivanC Brendan MontanoT Michelle BrownLauren NelsonRakesh Jain

Published in: Current medical research and opinion (2021)

The pragmatic 6-item RMS differentiates bipolar I disorder from MDD in patients with depressive symptoms, providing real-world guidance to primary care practitioners on whether a more comprehensive assessment for bipolar I disorder is warranted.

Keyphrases

bipolar disorder
primary care
depressive symptoms
major depressive disorder
study protocol
sleep quality
general practice
randomized controlled trial
social support
clinical trial