Cortisol levels in unmedicated patients with unipolar and bipolar major depression using hair and saliva specimens.

Andrés Herane-VivesDanilo ArnoneValeria de AngelAndrew PapadopoulosToby WiseLuis AlamedaKia-Chong ChuaAllan H YoungAnthony J Cleare

Published in: International journal of bipolar disorders (2020)

Results suggested that whilst a low total daily salivary cortisol output (AUCg) might be associated with depressive symptoms, a self-reported measure of bipolarity predicts lower daily cortisol output.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
physical activity
social support
sleep quality
ultrasound guided